About this episode

This episode discusses student engagement in STEM education with Dr. Katie Minihan, focusing on experiential learning and community involvement.

This episode of Teaching Matters introduces audience members to Project Lead the Way through a discussion with Dr. Katie Minihan, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer. The conversation examines the connection between student engagement, experiential learning, and community partners particularly in STEM education. Katie discusses the importance broader definitions of success beyond standardized testing, highlighting the significance of student engagement and social-emotional learning. Minihan shares insights on the importance of empowering students to solve real-world problems in their communities. Project Lead the Way: https://www.pltw.org/

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Katie Minihan

Topics covered

• STEM education
• student engagement
• experiential learning
• social-emotional learning
• community partners

Keywords

• STEM
• student engagement
• experiential learning
• social-emotional learning
• Project Lead the Way

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Organizations: Project Lead the Way, WOUB Public Media

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