NSF Division of Undergraduate Education Programs: Whats on NSFs Horizon

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NSF 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

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Course, 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.

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The CCLI Universe
Innovation
Proof-of-Concept
CCLI - EMD
Adaptation
CCLI - AI
CCLI - ND
Adoption
AUDIENCE
Local
National
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Educational 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.

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Adaptation 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.

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Adaptation 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

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New 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

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Adaptation 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.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Talent Expansion Program (STEP)

• http//www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf02075

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STEP 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.

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STEP-- 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.

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STEP 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.

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Mathematics 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

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Science, 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

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STEMTP 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

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Features 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

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Features 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

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Programs 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

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Other 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

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Mathematical, 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

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Upcoming 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

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Information and Inquiries

• DUE Information System
• Email undergrad_at_nsf.gov
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• 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