University/Organization
IUPUC
Title
Supporting Language Acquisition and Content-Specific Science Access: Universal Design for Learning using LEGOtm WeDos to Teach Simple Machines
Synopsis
Building on the definition of a Learning Community proposed in Professional Learning Communities for Science Teaching: Lessons From Research and Practice by Munday and Stiles, we embrace the following six characteristics: Focus on Learning, Collaborative Culture, Collective Inquiry, Action Orientation and Experimentation, Continuous Improvement, and Result Orientation for elementary children, pre-service and in-service educators.