The goal of the STRIVE program at UA Little Rock is to help teachers prepare and empower the future STEM workforce of Arkansas by increasing middle and high school students’ awareness of the diversity of jobs requiring STEM skills. We aim to help our students become more prepared to work in those jobs.
STRIVE Goals
STEM Jobs: Increase student awareness of the many jobs that utilize the skills and concepts that are being taught in their STEM classes.
STEM Skills: Increase the capability of students to apply for and be successful in those jobs, within their community, and beyond.
Instructional Practices: Increase Arkansas STEM teachers’ use of evidence-based instructional practices
Networking: Expand Arkansas STEM teacher professional networks.
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While many programs work with the students themselves, STRIVE focuses on working with Arkansas STEM teachers, providing opportunities for teachers to become immersed in an organization for a short period during the summer to see first-hand how diverse and far-reaching the skills they teach in their classroom relate to the real world.
The summer placement is dovetailed with training and support in how to incorporate these experiences into their classroom, promoting approaches such as science inquiry and problem-based learning.
