A COLLABORATION AMONG:A COLLABORATION AMONG:CU-College of Health, Education & Human DevelopmentCU-College of Health, Education & Human Development

Greenville County School DistrictGreenville County School DistrictCU-International Center for Automotive ResearchCU-International Center for Automotive Research

CU-College of Engineering and ScienceCU-College of Engineering and ScienceCU-College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life SciencesCU-College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences

Business and IndustryBusiness and Industry

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MISSIONMISSION

Improving the motivation, Improving the motivation, potential, and achievement of potential, and achievement of students and teachers through students and teachers through sustained engagement in sustained engagement in science, math, engineering, and science, math, engineering, and technology.technology.

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GOALSGOALS

Increase success with STEM majors

Improve Graduation

Rates

Narrow Achievement

GapIncrease

Knowledge ofSTEM careers

IncreaseEfficacy

ImprovePedagogical Skills

IncreaseRetention Rates

AttractCareer Changers

DeepenContent Knowledge

Increase Student Achievement

Improve Math & Science Teaching

IncreaseInterest

and Motivation

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KEY INITIATIVESKEY INITIATIVES

Inquiry in MotionInstitute

ProfessionalDevelopment

Institutes

TeacherPreparation

Community-BasedSchool

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INQUIRY IN MOTION INSTITUTEINQUIRY IN MOTION INSTITUTE

IIM Institute is a Research Facility for IIM Institute is a Research Facility for Teaching and Learning in Math and Science Teaching and Learning in Math and Science

Test innovations in educationTest innovations in education

Improve teacher qualityImprove teacher quality

Engage students in Engage students in

regional competitionsregional competitions

Showcase student workShowcase student work

Involve community in Involve community in

interactive learninginteractive learning

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IIM INSTITUTE—The VisionIIM INSTITUTE—The Vision

3-4 Exploration 3-4 Exploration Learning RoomsLearning Rooms

1 Large Exhibit 1 Large Exhibit Hall/MultipurpoHall/Multipurpose Roomse Room

4-5 Interactive 4-5 Interactive Themed RoomsThemed Rooms

Interior: 18,000—Interior: 18,000—20,000 sq.ft.20,000 sq.ft.

Exterior: 3-5 AcresExterior: 3-5 Acres

High-Tech, Highly High-Tech, Highly Engaging, Engaging, Environmentally Environmentally FriendlyFriendly

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PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTESDEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES

Research-Based Instructional Approach Research-Based Instructional Approach

Collaborative Lesson/Unit PlanningCollaborative Lesson/Unit Planning

Contextual LearningContextual Learning

Support Structures for Teachers & Support Structures for Teachers & Students Students

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TEACHER PREPARATIONTEACHER PREPARATION

Undergraduate and graduate Undergraduate and graduate programs for math and science pre-programs for math and science pre-service and in-service teachersservice and in-service teachers

Multiple field experiences with Multiple field experiences with exemplary classroom teachers for exemplary classroom teachers for pre-service teachers in math & pre-service teachers in math & sciencescience

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COMMUNITY-BASED COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOLSCHOOL

Neighborhood and magnet school Neighborhood and magnet school emphasizing math and scienceemphasizing math and science

Community resource, including Community resource, including library, recreation, health care …library, recreation, health care …

Contextual learning environmentContextual learning environment

Setting for pre-service teachers’ field Setting for pre-service teachers’ field experiences and educational experiences and educational researchresearch

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Retention &Recruitment of

Teachers

StudentPerformance

StudentAttitudes

Depth of Understanding

CommunityInteraction

TeacherEfficacy

TeacherPerformance

Student Achievement

OUTCOME MEASURESOUTCOME MEASURES

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STAKEHOLDERSSTAKEHOLDERS

Clemson University

Greenville County School

District

Business and Industry

Community Partners

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FUNDINGFUNDING

CurrentCurrentEPSCOREPSCORGCSDGCSDMoore School of EducationMoore School of Education

ProposedProposedUS Department of EducationUS Department of EducationNational Science FoundationNational Science FoundationSC Commission on Higher EducationSC Commission on Higher Education

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FUTURE FUNDING NEEDSFUTURE FUNDING NEEDS

Inquiry in Motion Institute Inquiry in Motion Institute programmatic and capital expenses programmatic and capital expenses

Professional Development Institutes Professional Development Institutes for teachers and studentsfor teachers and students

Scholarships for STEM majorsScholarships for STEM majors

Mentoring for K-16 studentsMentoring for K-16 students

Regional STEM competitionsRegional STEM competitions

For Further Information Contact:For Further Information Contact:

Bob Horton: Bob Horton: bhorton@clemson.edu bhorton@clemson.edu

Jeff Marshall: Jeff Marshall: marsha9@clemson.edumarsha9@clemson.edu

Webpage:Webpage: www.clemson.edu/iim www.clemson.edu/iim

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