Title: NSF Division of Undergraduate Education Programs: Whats on NSFs Horizon
1NSF Division of Undergraduate Education Programs
Whats on NSFs Horizon?
- Dennis Davenport, Liz Teles, and Lee Zia
- DUE Mathematical Sciences PI Meeting
- National Science Foundation
- March 14-16, 2002
2Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement
(CCLI) Program http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/ehr/DUE/pro
grams/ccli/
- Adaptation and Implementation (AI)
- Adaptation of high-quality materials and
effective educational practices developed
elsewhere - Opportunity to obtain needed instrumentation and
equipment - Educational and Materials Development (EMD)
- Produce innovative materials of a quality and
significance appropriate for national
distribution. - National Dissemination (ND)
- Dissemination of exemplary materials through
large-scale faculty development.
3The CCLI Universe
Innovation
Proof-of-Concept
CCLI - EMD
Adaptation
CCLI - AI
CCLI - ND
Adoption
AUDIENCE
Local
National
4Educational Materials Development (CCLI - EMD)
- Produce innovative materials of a quality and
significance appropriate for national
distribution, adaptation, and implementation. - Proof-of-concept (POC) proposals may also be
submitted. - A POC project is expected to demonstrate the
scientific and educational feasibility of an
idea. If the development of the prototype proves
successful, a full development proposal could be
submitted.
5Adaptation and Implementation (AI) Type I
- Adaptation of high-quality materials and
effective educational practices developed
elsewhere. - Institutional commitment and plans to build on
the project are critical. - Match only required on equipment.
- Evaluation of program effectiveness.
6Adaptation Implementation (AI) Type I
- Must specifically identify materials or practices
being adapted - Include references to the literature or to the
institutions using the materials or practices. - Must describe the modifications to be effected.
- May be drawn from more than one source
- Program solicitation in approval process
7New Directions in CCLI Program
- Matching requirements dropped for A I proposals
except on equipment - EMD Proof of Concept Two and Four-Year
Coalitions - A I, Type II A Proof-of-Concept for
Adaptation and Implementation Projects
8Adaptation Implementation (AI) Type II Projects
- Purpose To allow institutions to explore
exemplary STEM curricula, materials, and/or
practices - Projects might include
- Intensive faculty enhancement activities.
- Pilot efforts of several reform methods.
- Broadening of student participation.
- Retreats.
- Multi-institutional efforts.
9Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Talent Expansion Program (STEP)
- http//www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf02075
10STEP Purpose
- Planning and Pilot efforts aimed at developing
strategies that will lead to an increase in
number of students (US citizens or permanent
residents) pursuing and receiving associates or
baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging
fields within STEM fields at the institution. - Goal is to increase total number of STEM
graduates across all STEM fields.
11STEP-- Efforts might include
- Programs to increase number of traditionally
underrepresented groups. - Bridge programs to enable additional preparation
for those under-prepared. - Programs that facilitate exposure to careers,
provide part-time employment in industry, or
provide research experiences. - Programs among collaborating institutions (e.g. 2
and 4 year colleges). - Articulation among programs within or between
institutions.
12STEP Funding Levels
- Less than 5000 undergraduate FTEs -- 100,000
- 5000 to 15000 undergraduate FTEs -- 250,000
- Over 15000 undergraduate FTEs -- 700,000
- Consortia of institutions are eligible to request
funds based on their total combined undergraduate
enrollments.
13Mathematics and Science Partnerships
http//www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02061/nsf02061.ht
ml
- Partnerships encouraged among HEIs or HEI
systems schools and/or school districts private
or non-profit organizations - Deadline April 30, 2002
- October 15, 2002, and annually thereafter
- Fact sheet -http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/MSPFacts.asp
14Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Teacher Preparation (STEMTP) http//www.ehr.nsf.
gov/ehr/DUE/programs/stemtp/
- To produce teachers who are able to
- Engage their students in the use of technology
in instruction and learning as well as in the
practice of science and mathematics - Understand research on learning and use research
methodologies to augment and guide their own
instructional practices - Address the varied learning styles, cultural and
experiential backgrounds, and the unique needs of
individual students
15STEMTP Focus Areas
- Exemplary baccalaureate and five-year degree
programs for preK-12 teachers of mathematics and
science - Model alternative certification programs for
individuals with STEM degrees to facilitate entry
into the preK-12 mathematics and science teaching
profession
16Features of Projects
- Strategies for ensuring preservice students
acquire - Deep content knowledge
- Pedagogical skills
- Knowledge of preK-12 mathematics, science and
technology standards - Knowledge of variety of student assessment
techniques and use of assessment to guide
teaching and learning - Awareness of equity issues and needs of diverse
learners - Knowledge of the research basis for effective
teaching
17Features of Projects
- Partnerships involving STEM faculty, education
faculty, and school districts - Include two-year colleges
- Recruitment of prospective teachers from groups
underrepresented in the teacher workforce - Recruitment of STEM majors
- Linked to induction programs for novice teachers
- Evaluation design
18Programs in the Division of Research, Evaluation,
and Communication
- Fundamental Research and Implementation
- ROLE (http//www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf02023)
- IERI (http//www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf02062)
- Policy-Oriented Studies
- Studies
- Indicators
- Outcomes and Outreach
- Evaluation
- Communication
EHR-60
19Other Programs of Interest
- Program for Gender Equity in Science,
Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (PGE) -
http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/HRD/pge.asp - Program for Persons with Disabilities (PPD) -
http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/HRD/ppd.asp - Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) -
http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/HRD/tcup.asp
20Mathematical, Statistical, and Computational
Approaches in the Life Sciences Curriculum
- Nascent effort started by DUE staff
- Recent collaboration with NIH/NIGMS has begun
- Small working group to convene on March 27, 2002
- Exploration of parameters of a special emphasis
initiative - Encourage some CCLI proof of concept proposals
for June 6, 2002 deadline
21Upcoming events
- QL, pre-calculus, college algebra, CRAFTY
workshop - MAA HQ - April 19-21, 2002 - Poster session - AMATYC, Phoenix November 2002 -
contact person, Susan Wood - swood_at_jsr.cc.va.us - Poster session - 2003 Joint Meetings, Baltimore,
MD - contact person, Jon Scott
jscott_at_mc.cc.md.us
22Information and Inquiries
- DUE Information System
- Email undergrad_at_nsf.gov
- Phone 703-292-8670
- Fax 703-292-9015
- DUE Web Site
- http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/DUE/
- DUE Project Information Resource System
http//www.ehr.nsf.gov/PIRSWeb/Search/ - DUE Mailing Address
- NSF, Division of Undergraduate Education, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Room 835, Arlington, VA 22230