Going Beyond the Classroom: Service-learning to Apply STEM Skills in the Community
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Keywords
Culturally responsive education, Service Learning, Indigenous, STEM
Abstract
To provide intentional opportunities for Native Hawaiians to engage in STEM learning, students in K-5 and their family members participated in a one-day service learning. Through service learning, students learned to make Pilina (connection) to Native Hawaiian application of STEM; cement their knowledge gained in the classroom; and, experience the importance of giving back to the community.
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Kiriko Takahashi, Assistant Specialist/Educational Researcher, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kiriko Takahashi is Associate Specialist and Interim Director of the Center on Disability Studies. Takahashi is involved with numerous research projects reflecting her diverse research interests, ranging from STEM education for students with disabilities, learning disabilities, disability studies, neuroscience, culturally responsive teaching, multiculturalism, Universal Design for Learning, and assistive technology. She is especially interested in effective, inclusive teaching methods.
Hye Jin Park, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Dr. Park is an associate professor and associate director at the Center on Disability Studies. She has about 20 years of experience working with exceptional students and has evaluated and directed multiple projects for exceptional students and culturally and linguistically diverse students. Her research interests include program evaluation, transition, and STEM education.
Samantha Wee, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Samantha Wee, M.Ed., is a Junior Specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai‘i where she is a Project Coordinator for after school STEMS programs for elementary school students. Her interests are assisting students with disabilities with their post-secondary educational goals, as well as making STEM curriculum more culturally relevant and engaging for all learners.
Jerrik Feliciano, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jerrik Feliciano, M.Ed, is the curriculum coordinator for Ka Pilina No'eau and Project BEAM. He is interested in developing lessons that brings the blending of mathematics and culture into the classrooms of secondary and primary schools.
Yoko Kitami, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Yoko Kitami, Ph.D. is a junior specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai’i-Mānoa. She is involved in various community and education projects and has worked on many projects serving disadvantaged and special needs students. Her interests include supporting students, their parents and community members in education as well as their social-emotional learning.
Jerica Mānoa, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jerica Mānoa has 10+ years of experience in the development of curriculum and programming for K-12 students, parents, teachers, community members, and mentors. She specializes in diverse cultural backgrounds Native Hawaiian, Pacific Island, and other indigenous students, including students with disabilities, struggling learners, English language learners, and gifted students. Her focus has included bridging culturally responsive teaching and mentoring with STEM education in school and at home.
Kendra Nip, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kendra Nip, M.Ed, is a project coordinator at the Center on Disability Studies and a doctoral student in educational psychology at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Her interests include supporting twice-exceptional students and evaluating cognitive assessments.
Tingting Reid, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Tingting Reid, PhD, is a data specialist at Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa. Her research focuses on longitudinal data analysis and K-12 multilingual students’ educational outcomes.
Alejandro Guillen
Alejandro Guillen, Ph.D., is the STEM specialist on the Ka Pilina No‘eau and BEAM projects at the Center on Disability Studies. He enjoys implementing culturally responsive lessons through hands-on activities. He is interested in programming and data science.
Megan Dabrowski
Megan Dabrowski, M.Ed, is a researcher experienced in working with underrepresented communities with a focus on cultural relevance in education. Emphases include Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, and Qualitative/Quantitative Research Designs.