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Program Description
The PSTI is a two week residential workshop.
The purpose of this program is to increase students’
skills in teaching mathematics and science,
while incorporating technology in their curriculum.
This is achieved through the development of
a problem-based learning (PBL) aerospace theme.
Strong NASA content will be implemented throughout.
As the hosting institution, the University of
Central Florida (UCF) will provide faculty to
teach the PBL technique during specific sessions
of the program. The entire two-week curriculum
will be coordinated with the Kennedy Space Center
(KSC) Educator Resource Center (ERC) staff.
Participants will be divided into groups. Each
group will be responsible for planning and presenting
a portion of a lesson to a group of fourth or
fifth graders from a local school as well as
an elementary or middle school when they return
home.
The lesson plans will have a specific time frame
and will begin and end according to a developed
schedule. This will be an intense and exciting
experience that should have a significant and
long-lasting impact on their professional career
in education.
A financial support package is provided to all
participants.
• Stipends of $500
• Students are responsible for their own travel
arrangements from their city of residence to
the local KSC area.
• Students traveling in excess of 400 miles
may utilize air transportation and will be reimbursed,
for actual costs, up to $400 with receipts.
If the amount exceeds $400, the participant
is responsible for any costs over that amount.
(Students should plan well in advance and reserve
airline tickets early for the lowest fares).
The program will not reimburse for personal
travel while you are participating in the KSC
PSTI. (Students should investigate their State
Air Travel Rates and reserve early.)
• Students traveling less than 400 miles are
expected to take ground transportation and will
be reimbursed up to $200 with receipts.
• Students will be housed at the Hampton Inn,
Titusville – double occupancy.
• Breakfast will be available at the Hampton
Inn and lunch will be provided. Participants
will receive a dinner allowance. The hotel is
located near many restaurants.
Program Objectives
• To model and promote the use of scientific
inquiry
• To enhance pre-service elementary and intermediate
school teachers' knowledge, skills, and strategies
for teaching mathematics and science
• To promote enthusiasm and self-confidence
for teaching science and mathematics for pre-service
teachers of young children
• To provide pre-service teachers with a variety
of alternative instructional strategies
• To provide pre-service teachers with an opportunity
to use computers and other communication &
education technologies
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years
of age
• Have a cumulative overall grade point average
of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Be a full time rising junior or senior student
at an accredited minority institution.
• Be an Early Childhood or Elementary Education
major
• Have successfully completed at least one math
or science course with a grade of “C” or better
• Have not attended a previous Pre-Service Teacher
Institute workshop at any NASA Center
How to Apply:
http://fsgc.engr.ucf.edu/programs/precollege/PSTI/index.htm
Application Form:
http://fsgc.engr.ucf.edu/programs/precollege/PSTI/KSC-PSTIapplication2008.doc
Deadlines:
Application dealine has been EXTENDED
through April 15, 2008
Schedule:
The program will be conducted from June 1 -
June 13, 2008.
Point of Contact:
Birdette Brown, Program Manager
NASA Educator Resource Center
Mail Code: ERC
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Related Links:
http://education.jsc.nasa.gov/psti
http://education.msfc.nasa.gov/MUREP/psti.html
http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/psti/psti.asp
http://research.nianet.org/pstp/index.html
http://fsgc.engr.ucf.edu/programs/precollege/PSTI/index.htm
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