Monday, June 21 — Equity and Racial Justice in STEM Teacher Development
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Opening remarks and keynote — Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski
11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
- Teaching Inquiry-Based Science Through the Critical Lens of Social Justice and Equity
- Exploring Social Justice and Equity Through Project-Based Instruction
- Examining Equity Issues in the Classroom Through Digital Storytelling
- Chasing Equitable Outcomes in STEM Education: Voices of Minority Teachers
- Towards an Approach for Evaluating Equity in UTeach
12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
- Building Relationships to Strengthen Instruction: The Power of Good Vibes
- Moving From Societal Structures to Classroom Practices: Investigating Educational Equity in CI
- Activities to Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in STEM
- Using Global Projects to Promote Cultural Competency and Explore Issues of Equity
- Modeling and Place-Based STEM Learning
1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
- Effective Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning Strategies
- Diversifying the STEM Teaching Workforce: Tools and Processes for Your Institution's Journey
- Confronting Eurocentrism in Math History Education: Mathematicians of the African Diaspora
- Providing Diverse Research-Based Experiences in Research Methods to Promote Equity in the Sciences
- Culture as Commodity-Leveraging Culturally Relevant Practices to Build Student Cultural Competence
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From Discussion to Action — Closing remarks and share-outs
Tuesday, June 22
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Opening keynote — Dr. Trevon R. Jones
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Lessons from the Pandemic: Student Connections
- teachHOUSTON’s Accelerated Pathway for Seniors, New Graduates, and Career Changers
- The UTeach Expo: An Innovative Teaching Exchange
- STEPP into Kinematics and Newton's Laws!
- Learning in Synchronous Online Classes: PSTs’ Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, & Tech for Diverse Learners
- Experiences with a Step III Course: Exploring Technological and Pedagogical Tools for Teaching
- Student-Centered Instruction and Emotional Support in the Virtual Learning Environment
Research Q&As
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
A Culmination of Strategies for K-12 Educators to More Accurately Assess Students' CS Knowledge
- 12:25 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Teacher Beliefs and the Enactment of Integrated Computer Science and Mathematics Lessons
2:00 p.m. to 3:15
- How Can Global Learning Be Used to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom?
- Using Mursion Simulations to Build Step 1 Students’ Confidence
- Increasing Engagement in the Virtual Classroom
- School Counselors and Teachers: Partners in School Crises to Enact Trauma-Informed Care
- Engagement, Encouragement, and Enthusiastic Learning in a Hybrid Space
- Pedagogical Humility: A Necessity for Responsive Teaching in STEM?
Research Q&A
- 2:00 p.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Design Principles for Integration of Middle Grades Mathematics and Computer Science
3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Poster Session and Exhibitor Expo
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Reception, Awards, and Celebration
Wednesday, June 23
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Community College to UTeach Pathways: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities
- Hands-Off Learning! Digital Replacements for Physical Manipulatives in a Virtual Geometry Classroom
- Strengthening Science Inquiry Instruction: High School Research Initiative
- Incorporating Creativity and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy into Knowing and Learning
- Facilitating Engagement in Remote Instruction: Lessons to Take Back to the In-Person Classroom
- Using Living Slide Decks and Kits to Support Instruction in Research Methods: Three Perspectives
- Level the Playing Field for Students Without Mathematics Resources at Home: Extend Your Circle
- Using TikTok to Reach Students During (and After) a Pandemic
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Steps Towards Sustainability: Lowering the Cognitive Load for Students and Educators
- Growing into Leadership with USEA
- Design Thinking as a Framework for PBI: Using Environmental Disasters to Engage Students in STEM
- What the…?! Using Discrepant Events to Teach Step 1 Inquiry-Based Lessons
- The Arithmetiquities: Adventures in Mathematical Problem-Solving
- Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Supporting Inquiry in the STEM Classroom
- Instructional Skills for Teaching Online
- Partners in Future STEM Teacher Success: UTeachSA and Teacher Residency Preparing Math and Science
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Implementing SEL to Support and Appreciate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Inclusive Strategies for Remote Instruction
- From Steps to Stern: Community Building Across the UTeach Curriculum
- Supporting Undocumented Students and Mixed-Status Families in STEM Education
- Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Math Equitably to All Students: An Asynchronous Approach
- Conceptual Meaning First, Vocabulary Last: Why We Should Stop Pre-Teaching Science Vocabulary
- Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Project Showcase
Research Q&As
- 1:30 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
CRISPR/Cas: A CURE For All Students
- 2:10 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Computer Science Implications of Integrating Computer Science in Middle School Mathematics
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closing Panel: Perspectives from UTeach Alumni Master Teachers
The closing panel is comprised of alumni who have served or are serving as Master Teachers at the UTeach programs from which they graduated.
Conference
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