BİLGEN TAŞ'S LEARNING DIARY by Bilgen https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan 'Opening Minds To STEM Careers' MOOC en-us 2017-04-10 12:47:54 UTC 2024-01-20 16:50:03 UTC hello@padlet.com HELLO FROM TURKEY! bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165656132 My name is Bilgen and I'm from Turkey, the most beatıful country. I'm Math teacher for 10 years in a secondary school.  I've joıned the courses on STEM careers. They are very useful for me because I'm getting ready to do a research in my city on integrating students' decision making in STEM careers. please feel free to write on my wall and share your thoght an ideas!]]> 2017-04-10 12:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165656132 Bilgen Taş,Turkey bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165667228 1.1 The world of STEM
Through the padlet below, describe why (and if) for you, as a teacher, STEM education is essential in our current society.
Hi, I am a Maths teacher of a secundary school. I think that STEM Education is important bacause it helps students become problem solvers, logical thinking, creative and critical thinkers.

]]> 2017-04-10 13:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165667228 Bilgen Taş, Turkey bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165684952 1.2 STEM careers in the job market
Use the padlet below to answer the following questions: 1) Do you think there is a lack of STEM skills in Europe? 2) If so, which is the main reason for that? 3) If not, why are employers finding difficulties to employ workers?

I think there's a lack of STEM skills in Turkey and I think the main reason for that is the fact that often the educatıon they receive is based only in the knowledge and no on the practice. I think that students need to do practical activities to improve their skills. The best way to reach an effective learning is learning by doing. Today many students know every topics studied but only few students are able to apply their knowladge
]]> 2017-04-10 14:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165684952 1.3 STEM career guidance in schools bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165696694 “The Emerging Role of Science Teachers in Facilitating STEM Career Awareness”  (Cohen & Patterson, 2012), based on a review of existing literature, the author outlines four cognitive-behaviour dimensions as the pillars of career development:
  1. Awareness (students are aware and know the variety of STEM careers available),
  2. Relevance (they see the connection between the subject they are studying and day to day life),
  3. Engagement (students show direct interest and motivation to interact with the subject matter),
  4. Self-efficacy (students are comfortable with using tools of science). 
The report also goes on outlining four teaching strategies, which foster STEM careers awareness, derived from a series of interviews with science teachers: 
  1. Incorporate both formal and informal approaches: constantly bring career awareness in your activities and do not keep it as a separate unit.
  2. Help students see scientists as real people: students may have difficulty imagining themselves as scientists because they cannot see that scientists have a normal life, just like them. They have hobbies, families and various interests. 
  3. Connect the dots: it is not enough to just expose students to career information, the teacher also has to directly connect career information with whatever the student is learning at that moment. This can refer to making clear connections to the real-life use of subjects, to giving examples of how it connects to jobs of scientists. The student will not be always capable of making these connections themselves, and you will have to do that for him. 
  4. Embed reflection: To make sure that information sticks with students, and embeds reflection to drive a deeper understanding. Otherwise, a lot of the information can be lost over time if reflection is not used to “glue” it. 
]]> 2017-04-10 15:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165696694 Modül 1.3 STEM career guidance in schoolsRead Section 3 “Challenges and solutions to infusing career information into the science classroom” from the report presented in this section (1.3), and, in the Padlet below, name which of those challenges are most present in your daily professional activities and how do you overcome them https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165847093 I believe that the introduction in schools of a career counselor may already be a first step to introduce the students to STEM careers.Another important step is to make attractive the study of STEM subjects offering more hands-on activities and experiments that allow learning by doing.Illustrate each time STEM careers linked to the subject of study .Propose video interviews with scientists to make students aware of their work and life. Finally make students aware of the variety of STEM carrers available.]]> 2017-04-11 10:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165847093 2.1 The Fourth Industrial RevolutionWatch The Fourth Industrial Revolution video: Artificial intelligence, integrated energy supply chains, neuro-technological brain enhancements, genome modification… Can you name other advancements you think this revolution will entail? How do you think it will affect your everyday life? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165903089
  • In the video these is a very important remark "...history tells us that a value shift is triggered by creation of a new story about how we want to live." I think that teachers will have to teach students to use resources on the internet,   teach applications, self managment, collaboration much more than    just a subject. From the teacher it is critical point.

    • ]]>     2017-04-11 15:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/165903089     2.2 Evolution of STEM professionsIf machines will continue to take over a large part of our jobs, what do you think are the skills and activities that humans need to focus on in order to continue having relevant and fulfilling careers? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166069490 WWe need students that in the future will have the necessary qualities to creative new machines to help us in our daily lives. We need to engage  children into technology, not just using as a tool to teach, but including an up to date actual technology the curricula.]]> 2017-04-12 13:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166069490 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166420466 The current technological revolution need not become a race between humans and machines but rather an opportunity for work to truly become a channel through which people recognize their full potential. To ensure that we achieve this vision, we must become more specific and much faster in understanding the changes underway 
    and cognizant of our collective responsibility to lead our 
    businesses and communities through this transformative 
    moment.]]>     2017-04-15 08:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166420466     2.3 Jobs of the futureWhat do you think are some of the future STEM jobs we should start preparing for? Share your thoughts here bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166461086 Nanotechnologies, robotic,laborers and freight stock, techical writer... I also think that the teachers should guide the students to discover their talents.]]> 2017-04-16 09:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166461086 2.4 Current STEM industries and professionsThe demand for STEM careers in specific fields can vary between geographical regions. Use the padlet to let us know: What do you think are the most highly looked after career paths in your regions? Reflect: what qualifications would the applicants need to secure those jobs? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166471358 I live in the city of industry, agriculture and winter tourism pre-plan. However, since STEM education has just entered our curriculum, STEM is not yet used in these areas. For this reason, firstly teacher education is needed]]> 2017-04-16 15:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166471358 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166472546 2017-04-16 16:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166472546 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166472574 2017-04-16 16:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166472574 3.1 STEM skillsUse this padlet to answer the following questions: 1) In your opinion, which is the best definition of STEM skills and why? 2) Provide at least one example of non-STEM professions that use STEM skills. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166617541 MSTEM skills are defined as those skills “expected to be held by people with 
    a tertiary-education level degree in the subjects of science, technology, 
    engineering and maths” . These skills include “numeracy and 
    the ability to generate, understand and analyse empirical data includ- 
    ing critical analysis; an understanding of scientific and mathematical 
    principles; the ability to apply a systematic and critical assessment of 
    complex problems with an emphasis on solving them and applying the 
    theoretical knowledge of the subject to practical problems; the ability 
    to communicate scientific issues to stakeholders and others; ingenuity, 
    logical reasoning and practical intelligence.

    2) The example of non-STEM profession that uses STEM skills could be a guardians, bakers.
    ]]>     2017-04-17 19:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166617541     MODÜL 3.1 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166720274 2017-04-18 11:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166720274 MODÜL 3.1 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166720461 2017-04-18 11:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166720461 MODÜL3.1 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166720702 2017-04-18 11:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166720702 MODÜL3.1 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166725824 2017-04-18 11:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166725824 3.2 STEM skills of the future. In focus: ICT and digital skillsAnswer the following questions through this padlet. 1) Are you using technology in the classroom? 2) How would you develop digital skills in the classroom? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166726259 I'm a mathematics teacher and yes I use technology in my classes. Especially when I'm going to a new topic, I'm watching a video or drawing a picture from a smart board to attract students' attention. I also use programs that provide instructional computer aided mathematics teaching. We also play smart board games about mathematics.]]> 2017-04-18 11:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166726259 3.3 Soft skillsShare which 3 soft skills do you think are the most important within STEM fields and explain, in your own words, how you would address them in the classroom. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166786903 Problem solving, creativity and communication are the most important skills in my opinion. Students need to understand mathematics and have these abilities to be able to translate it into everyday life skills. I do group work for my students and give activities in the class.

    ]]>     2017-04-18 15:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/166786903     3.5 STEM skills and STEM careers. Tools for match-matchingExplain which of the matchmaking tools presented is most interesting and the reasons for it. Do you have any such tools in your country? Post your links in the padlet! bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167651260 OPENSKMR and TechFuture Careers because I think them help the students to bring together their interests and the future jobs.
    I have never heard about match making tools before. ]]>     2017-04-22 22:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167651260     3.4 Classroom methodologies to promote STEM skillsShare your thoughts on pedagogical approaches or classroom tools you can use in the classroom to promote STEM or soft skills. Which one is the best one? What tools are you using? Share your experiences, success stories and challenges! bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167651286 I am watching the videos and doing the activities to the students from the official page of our ministry of national education in our country www.eba.gov.tr. ]]> 2017-04-22 22:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167651286 Bilgen Taş, TURKEY bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167652265 We are conducting the project of My Dreams to provide students with professions and chat with scientists at the school where I teach. And 
    we are visiting our Science Centers with our students.

    ]]>     2017-04-22 22:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167652265     4.3 STEM career activities: teacher practicesBased on the 10 practices presented above, post in the Padlet below 3 practices you already use and 3 practices which you are NOT currently using but would like to implement in your classroom/school. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167653489 I use;
    1.Share personal experiences
    2.Utilize career materials in science texts/journals/articles
    3.Invite guest speakers     but  I would like to implement are:
    1. Support inclusion of science careers in school career fairs.​​​​​​​
    2. Incorporate authentic research
    3. Utilize career materials in science texts/journals/articles


    ]]>     2017-04-23 00:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167653489     bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167796057 In my opinion girls should be supported for their participation in group activities and activities from early ages. In this regard, we have a lot of attitudes towards teachers.
    My students at the STEM events that I have done in my class are as enthusiastic as my boys.]]>     2017-04-24 12:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/167796057     S bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168729056 2017-04-27 18:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168729056 5.2 Gender equality in the the job market and in the classroomIn the padlet, pick one of the tips mentioned in the info sheet “Your guide to ensure gender equality in the (STEM) classroom”. Apply it with your students and (afterwards) tell us your experience. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168729177
    I give equal rights to female and male students to ensure gender equality in my class. I have group activities and activitiers to prevent sex discrimination in my class
    ]]>     2017-04-27 18:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168729177     5.2 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168734959 2017-04-27 18:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168734959 5.3 Women in STEMShare who is your favorite female scientist of all time and tell us why bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168744038 Hatice Altuğ, who served as a lecturer at Boston Univercity, my favorıte scientist. The device developed by Altuğ with nanotechnology can detect the viruses carrying the disease on the body. Altuğ, who had previously covered the science magazine Nature Physics, succeeded in raising the laser speed 100 times, and signed with the research team at Boston University to meet.]]> 2017-04-27 19:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168744038 bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168748925 2017-04-27 19:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/168748925 6.1 Role of teachers in career counsellingRead pages 20-28 from the study presented above and reflect in the Padlet: Which roles do you use actively, which do you use less and why? Are there any roles you are not doing but want to do? Name at least one you would like to exercise more. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169023104 The roles that I use actievly are pastoral supported and help create links to careers decisions.
    The role I would like to exercise More is delivering CEL and the one I want to do is leading CEL.
    ]]>     2017-04-29 17:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169023104     6.2 Role modelsCan you identify a national STEM role model of your country who could be suited to discuss with your students about STEM careers? Write how this person fits with what you’ve learned in this activity and share with us at least one idea about how you will integrate him/her in a lesson with your students. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169027798 There are many role model scientists who will be the example of STEM in my country. But I would like to introduce Mustafa TONGEMEN as my role model as my mathematics teacher. "200 Year Old Math Problem Solved" by him that "a math problem brought forward by the Italian mathematician, Malfatti, in 1803," after working on the problem two hours a day for seven years. "Malfatti's problem aims to extract three circular vertical cylinders from a triangular vertical prism made of marble, with the least material loss." [In fact, there are two non-equivalent problems, initially confused by Malfatti. The problem just posed, which Conway calls problem (1), and the problem of inscribing three mutually tangent circles in a triangle, problem (2). - See more at: http://www.ams.org/news/math-in-the-media/mmarc-07-2004-media#sthash.SJh7zFC3.dpuf.
    It is you who make your teacher mislead this success into a life full of mathematics. Because at the same time it is a versatile artist. It is also known for this aspect.
    For example, especially those who are interested in Turkish music, Sayın TÖNGEMEN is known as poet and composer.
    'The place where you come from
    What would be nice to hit
    Thorns while Rose is standing
    What would be nice in the art
    I can not say go, do not stay
    You are a gon
    I like it very much, I can not
    Do not ask what is good
    Loving breath, loving cry
    Love is exciting to me
    My heart is a thin wall
    What would be nice to break'

    In order to draw attention to the versatile personality and directions of a mathematician to my students, I am talking about Mustafa TÖNGEMEN as an example. And I'm telling one of the songs he wrote his words as he entered the lesson to get his attention.
    ]]>     2017-04-29 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169027798     6.3 STEM professionalsReflect on your upcoming lessons and plans for your students – which professional of your town/country could you bring to supplement your teaching activity? What would they talk about? How would you integrate their lecture/talk/activity in your lessons? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169029036 We invite the persons who different kinds of proffesional. They explain their jobs in detail. Also, we visit science centers like KAYSERİ BİLİM MERKEZİ, and museums...]]> 2017-04-29 20:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169029036 6.4 Bringing parents into career counselingThink about your discussions with the parents of your students: are they encouraging their children toward STEM careers? What is their general attitude towards STEM careers? Reflect on this section and share in the Padlet below. Additionally, share some ideas you will keep in mind from now on, in your work with parents. bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169032387 Most families in Turkey consider their children to be successful in written examinations rather than their scientific thinking.
    For this reason we are trying to incorporate them into the STEM process with promotional meetings with our parents.]]>     2017-04-29 22:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/169032387     7.3 School-to-work transitionAre there any training opportunities or companies providing programs in your country, from which your students can benefit? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170239971 In my country there are not so many I know.  there  are programs for students to practise at end of thier academic year. once they must finish their degree.]]> 2017-05-05 17:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170239971 7.2 Connect with the communityActivity: [Padlet] After you have read these steps to connect with your local community, share with us what are some ways in which you can connect with the business community in your town or city: what professionals can you bring to your school and how can you involve them? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170240165 We are doing a project in our school called 'guest of my dreams'.We choose our guests from parents of our students who volunteer to speak.]]> 2017-05-05 17:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170240165 7.1 Business and education collaborationBased on the description above, where do you think your students are placed? What is their level of access and desire for employability? What are some actions you can take to improve the situation? bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170240533 My students do not have enough knowledge about profession selection. They just dream about the profession they want to be in the future.

    ]]>     2017-05-05 17:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170240533     7.4 Case study: Internship placement in Portugal bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170248224 One benefit is , makes the knowledge permanent by reflecting the students' learning to real life situations.

    Disavantage is a difficult working environment can cause frustration to the person.
    ]]>     2017-05-05 18:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170248224     8.1 What is a career event?(Activity 1: Share in the padlet below any science fairs that are currently taking place in your country. Have you participated? What did you liked the most?) bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170254311 Last month I bring the students at  KAYSERİ SCIENCE CENTER http://www.kayseribilimmerkezi.com/tr  .With the scientific and technological infrastructure of Kayseri Bilim Merkezi, By making, experiencing, experimenting and touching, and to make these learned knowledge become permanent. Workshops and training packages were prepared within this scope.
    Here we were able to work with students in science and robotics workshops. 

    I believe that my students have escaped the prejudices against math and science here. I believe they have realistic dreams.]]>     2017-05-05 18:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/170254311     MY REVİEWS ARE GOOD... bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/175035781 2017-06-02 21:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/175035781 I finished the course bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/175036851 2017-06-02 22:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/175036851 Natalia, Moldova https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/175968550 I have not experience on line mentoring, neither in my activity. This course motivated me to be more active, collaborative and be ready for collaboration.]]> 2017-06-10 21:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/175968550 Bilgen Taş bilgenoca https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/196051870 2017-10-11 14:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bilgenoca/2sbi3kp0qvan/wish/196051870