Goals

The "Science & Math Education in Action" (ACTION) program will increase the number of science and mathematics education graduates at our institutions and their effectiveness as science and math teachers.This program is based on seven programmatic innovations and three key organizational features and functions to foster program excellence:

Program Innovations:

1.) A summer bridge program that introduces new, first-year students to the rigors of college science and math studies, and primes them for success.

2.) Innovative implementation of best practices in teaching and learning.

3.) Research teams in which students participate during their first year of college in rigorous STEM research.

4.) Co-op and practicum experiences during their second year in which students participate in the use of science and math in industrial settings.

5.) Early teaching experiences during the first two years to inspire students to choose and prepare well for science and math teaching as a career.

6.) A residential learning community: a community of students, faculty, and staff that collaborate in all aspects of learning to enhance academic success.

7.) Student implementation of research projects and hands-on inquiry during their student teaching that draws on their co-op, internship, and research experiences.

Each of these seven components is designed to directly stimulate academic interest and mentor young Ohioans, promoting their success, persistence, and graduation to become effective STEM educators.
 
Organizational Features and Functions