Goals of the Course
- To introduce diverse future scientists to the importance of K-12 education, public outreach and the "Broader Impact" of their work in ocean sciences;
- To introduce diverse students in science degree programs to possible careers in K-12 teaching;
- To encourage thoughtful, mutually beneficial collaborations between ocean scientists and educators co-teaching the course;
- To provide significant ocean sciences instruction and college-age role models for under-represented K-12 students.
Course Goals for College Students
The goal of the course is to help science majors (some with specific background in ocean sciences) become more aware of K-12 science education in hopes that:
- if they become a scientist, they'll care about teaching (including their own) and public education; and will devote some of their effort to "K-12 outreach";
- they'll be informed voters and maybe even parents, regardless of what career they choose;
- some of them might even consider choosing a career in K-12 education or informal education.
- by bringing ocean science experiences to children in local schools your enthusiasm for learning can make a real and substantive difference in the choices that the kids you work with make about their education.
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