Events
|
Activity |
Purpose |
Coordinator |
Timeline |
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Summer Research Preparation |
Provide RET RA's with research background; assess needs of faculty mentor; assess ability and understanding of RET RA's; on campus visits |
Dr. Winter Mr. Miller |
May-June |
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SDSM&T Orientation |
Campus orientation; library facilities; computing facilities; research instruments; safety procedures; entrance survey |
Dr. Winter Mr. Miller Library Staff |
Week 1 |
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Scientific Instrumentation Seminars |
Learn purpose of instruments and develop operating skills |
RET Faculty and SDSM&T Staff |
Weekly |
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Internet and Library Search Seminar |
Learn to use the Internet for research searching |
Dr. Winter Mr. Miller Library Staff |
Week 1
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Formal and Informal Meetings |
Research presentations by RET RA's to share experiences; open-ended discussions on relevant topics; formative evaluation and assessment |
RET RA's Mr. Miller Dr. Winter |
Weekly |
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Brainstorming Sessions |
Identify methods to transfers freshly gained knowledge into 6-12 classrooms. Strategies and techniques will be discussed from two texts, Understanding by Design by G. Wiggins and J. McTighe; and Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction by H. L. Erickson. |
Mr. Miller |
Weekly |
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Brown Bag Lunch Discussion Series |
To discuss research topics to build camaraderie |
Mentors and Guest Scientist and Engineers |
Weekly |
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Social Activities |
To build camaraderie between RET participants and faculty |
Dr. Winter Mr. Miller |
Bi-Weekly |
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Final Presentations/ Res. Symposium |
Poster and written reporting of research experience for immediate and future presentations |
Dr. Winter RET Mentors |
Week 4 |
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Exit Interviews |
To assess participants' perceptions of the RET experience; survey |
Dr. Winter |
Week 4 |
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Workshops |
Assist in developing lesson plans; Develop student assessment instruments; review student assessment results |
Mr. Miller Dr. Winter |
Fall term and Spring term |
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Sustaining Relationships |
Mentor visits to RET RA's classes and resource person; email and website; workshops; professional development meeting. forums; research opportunities |
Dr. Winter Mr. Miller |
Fall term and Spring term |
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Dissemination |
ASEE presentation on RET; J. of Eng. Ed.; RET RA's presentations at professional development conferences |
Dr. Winter Mr. Miller; RA's |
Yearly |