Implementing Strengths-Based Teaching

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• ETAP 623 Spring 2023 (Zhang)
• Sarah Stolberg's Portfolio Page
• Taking a Strengths-Based Approach to Teaching STEM in Rural Schools
• Unit 1: Introduction to Teaching STEM in Rural Public Schools
• Unit 2: Deficit versus Strengths-Based Approaches to Teaching
• Unit 4: Moving Forward: The Application of this Work

Learning Targets

By the end of this unit you will be able to...

🎯 List unique resources common to most rural public schools

🎯 Identify ways in which rural STEM teachers can utilize these resources to create hands-on inquiry-based lessons

Lesson 1: Taking Advantage of Rural Resources

While some might think that rural teachers are at a disadvantage with lack of resources or funding, most rural teachers can actually walk outside their classroom door and find a plethora of resources at their fingertips. Let's take a look at some of these unique rural resources that STEM teachers can utilize in Lesson 1: Taking Advantage of Rural Resources.

Lesson 2: Strengths-Based STEM Instructional Strategies

Now it's time for the fun stuff! How can rural STEM teachers actually use these resources to make engaging, strengths-based, meaningful learning experiences for students? Jump into Lesson 2: Strengths-Based STEM Instructional Strategies to find out.