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Attend a research presentation examining the critical challenges facing Canadian K-12 STEM education and exploring evidence-based solutions to address the teaching crisis. Learn how Professor Marina Milner-Bolotin from the University of British Columbia bridges the gap between educational research and classroom practice, drawing on over three decades of international teaching experience across Ukraine, Israel, the United States, China, and Canada. Discover concrete examples from studies on STEM modeling, "Lesson Play" research, technology-supported inquiry-based learning, and teacher professional development that demonstrate how active student engagement facilitates meaningful learning. Explore how research-informed support networks are essential for teachers' pedagogical growth, yet often limited by classroom realities. Examine the role of novel technologies including AI-based tools, interactive simulations, and smartphone apps in supporting meaningful learning when implemented with clear pedagogical purpose, and understand how they can become superficial additions without proper research-informed guidance. Investigate large-scale authentic problem-solving experiences through STEM outreach initiatives like the UBC Physics Olympics that foster mathematical reasoning, student collaboration, and meaningful engagement. Gain insights into the implications for researchers, teacher educators, and policymakers, with emphasis on aligning research evidence with teacher preparation and the practical realities of STEM classrooms.
