Offering a comprehensive suite of services, the STEM&CS team in SRI’s Education division is dedicated to supporting researchers, educators, education leaders, and commercial and federal business partners in achieving their objectives for learning and teaching. Our expertise spans different areas, including:
- Design and development: We collaborate with clients to design and develop impactful educational materials, assessments, and programs that help teachers and students enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Evaluation: Our services encompass both formative evaluation and rigorous summative evaluation to gauge the impact and effectiveness of educational initiatives, providing valuable insights for refinement and improvement.
- Classroom research: We conduct fundamental learning sciences research to generate evidence-based knowledge that informs teaching and learning in STEM and CS disciplines. We systematically investigate teaching and learning processes to gain insights into the effectiveness of instructional methods, curricula, and classroom practices.
- Technical assistance: We provide technical assistance to schools, districts and states to collaboratively address identified needs, such as supporting the rollout and implementation of new STEM and CS programs, designing policies for the use of AI and emerging technologies, and training educators and school leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge for successfully implementing STEM and CS programs.
- Teacher professional development: We conduct workshops to train new and experienced teachers and build teacher capacity in effective STEM and CS instruction, including the ability to develop and use formative assessments to inform instruction.
- Training: We contribute to the continual improvement of educational methodologies and outcome by supporting the upskilling and reskilling of professionals in various educational settings. We help professionals adapt to changes in their current professions and support the growth of existing skills or new skills for career advancement.
- Dissemination: Our dissemination efforts help to foster a culture of knowledge exchange. We continuously share and communicate successsful strategies and findings, methodologies, and implications of our research to a broader audience, contributing to knowledge-sharing within the academic and practitioner communities.
Together, these services form a holistic approach to advancing learning and teaching in diverse educational settings.
By engaging with our services, interest-holders benefit from tailored solutions to enhance educational programs, ensuring they align with the latest research and pedagogical advancements. We provide robust support across the entire education landscape, fostering collaboration and innovation to elevate the quality and effectiveness of learning experiences.
If you are interested in working with SRI Education’s STEM&CS team, please contact us.