2020 Transformative Learning Conference

Expanding Transformative Learning Contexts

Attendees of this TL session will learn the frameworks for developing a highly competitive grant to (1) expand TL contexts beyond traditional learning environments via emerging technologies; and (2) promote sustainability and diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by underserved population. An NSF grantee will present a strategic ECOSYSTEM in two parts: A global Government-University-Industry (GUI) partnership model and a GUI workforce logic model. Strategies used to form alliances and collaborations with partnering institutions (e.g., Apple, FBI, OSBI Tuttle Innovation Center, and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) will be elaborated. These GUI partnering institutions served in the roles of professional presenters, internship sponsors, research mentors, and advisory board members to co-design a summer program and five interventions: 1) job shadowing, 2) mentoring, 3) internships, 4) research fellowships, and 5) professional development. The presenter will demonstrate how to connect program objectives a workforce logic model through increasing girls’ STEM career awareness, interests, motivation, learning satisfaction, and career competencies. This session provides an innovative way to apply skills to existing or potential programs to further enhance via grant funding the UCO programs of Transformative Learning across colleges. Handouts will be provided summarizing session information. A Q&A session will be provided for the participants to ask specific questions about NSF funding and NSF grant writing skills that are desired.