The purpose will be to strengthen technological skills and provide strategies for integrating technology in mathematics and science based on the national, states, and local standards, as reflected in the positions of appropriate learned societies. The use of constructivitsm in teaching will be emphasized. Sessions on the development of reasoning ability to solve problems, and on communicating mathematical ideas, will be offered. Formal in-service education, graduate courses, speakers and opportunities for teachers to exchange ideas, expertise and resources will be a function of the center. A series of dialogue sessions for young persons, pre-service teachers, undergraduate students and other interested persons will be organized that focus on contributions made by minorities in science, mathematics, technology, and teaching.
Parents are essential partners in the learning process.
The Center will provide services to parent and the broader community, Collaborative efforts with local business community may result in development of training programs that address its needs. The Science, Mathematics and Technology Center will serve to strengthen established collaborative ties with existing school partners. Of course, the Center will maintain a resource library for mathematics, science and education references. Activity books, videos, and documents on curriculum reform will be available for educators and pre-service students to use. University and community college specialists in science and in mathematics education and public school resource persons will collaborate with elementary teachers to develop a paired model of supervision for pre-service teachers.