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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 $800 for in-state & $1100 for
out-of-state participants.
- Students are responsible for their own travel
arrangements from their city of residence to
the local KSC area.
- Students will be housed at the Hampton Inn,
Titusville, double occupancy.
- Breakfast will be available at the Hampton
Inn. Participants may bring lunch or buy at
the Visitor Center. Participants are responsible
for their own dinner
- The hotel is
located near many restaurants.
- Three hours college credit will be given for
successful completion of the workshop to each
participant via Hampton University.
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 3.0 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 �B� or better
- Have not attended a previous Pre-Service Teacher
Institute workshop at any NASA Center
Application Form:
http://www.floridaspacegrant.org/userfiles/KSC-PSTIapplication2009(1).doc
Recommendation Form:
http://www.floridaspacegrant.org/userfiles/psti_recommendation_2009.doc
Deadlines:
Application deadline is April 15, 2009
Schedule:
The program will be conducted from May 31-June
12, 2009.
Point of Contact:
Lisa Valencia, Project Specialist
NASA Education Office
Mail Code: XA-D
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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