University/Organization
Virgin Islands Institute for STEM Education Research and Practice
Department of Biological Sciences
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
COMmunity-Metrics, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Virgin Islands Institute for STEM Education Research and Practice
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Title
Reforming Science Education to a Place-based Focus: Cultural Congruence and 21st Century Skill Development
Synopsis
Within a university, faculty created a space where research and learning are cohesive within a course that reinforces science content with applied experiences and context connections that promote skills graduates need for success as students and responsible citizens. The current study explores the implementation of a cultural and regionally congruent curricula in a general science course and its impacts on students’ school connectedness, retention, and 21st Century Skill development.