A COLLABORATION AMONG:
CU-College of Health, Education & Human Development
Greenville County School District
CU-International Center for Automotive Research
CU-College of Engineering and Science
CU-College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences
Business and Industry
MISSION
Improving the motivation, potential,
and achievement of students and
teachers through sustained
engagement in science, math,
engineering, and technology.
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GOALS
Increase
Student Achievement
Narrow
Improve
Achievement
Graduation
Gap
Rates
Increase
Increase
Increase
success with
Interest and
Knowledge of
Motivation
STEM majors
STEM careers
Improve Math & Science Teaching
Improve
Pedagogical Skills
Increase
Retention Rates
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Deepen
Content Knowledge
Increase
Efficacy
Attract
Career Changers
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KEY INITIATIVES
Inquiry in Motion
Institute
Professional
Development
Institutes
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Teacher
Preparation
CommunityBased
School
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INQUIRY IN MOTION INSTITUTE
IIM Institute is a Research Facility for Teaching and
Learning in Math and Science
Test innovations in education
Improve teacher quality
Engage students in
regional competitions
Showcase student work
Involve community in
interactive learning
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IIM INSTITUTE—The Vision
3-4 Exploration
Learning Rooms
1 Large Exhibit
Hall/Multipurpos
e Room
4-5 Interactive
Themed Rooms
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Interior: 18,000—
20,000 sq.ft.
Exterior: 3-5 Acres
High-Tech, Highly
Engaging,
Environmentally
Friendly
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTES
Research-Based Instructional Approach
Collaborative Lesson/Unit Planning
Contextual Learning
Support Structures for Teachers & Students
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TEACHER PREPARATION
Undergraduate and graduate programs for
math and science pre-service and inservice teachers
Multiple field experiences with exemplary
classroom teachers for pre-service
teachers in math & science
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COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOL
Neighborhood and magnet school
emphasizing math and science
Community resource, including library,
recreation, health care …
Contextual learning environment
Setting for pre-service teachers’ field
experiences and educational research
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OUTCOME MEASURES
Retention &
Recruitment of
Teachers
Teacher
Performance
Teacher
Efficacy
Student
Performance
Student
Achievement
Community
Interaction
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Student
Attitudes
Depth of
Understanding
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STAKEHOLDERS
Greenville
County
School
District
Clemson
University
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Business
and
Industry
Community
Partners
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FUNDING
Current
EPSCOR
GCSD
Moore School of Education
Proposed
US Department of Education
National Science Foundation
SC Commission on Higher Education
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FUTURE FUNDING NEEDS
Inquiry in Motion Institute programmatic
and capital expenses
Professional Development Institutes for
teachers and students
Scholarships for STEM majors
Mentoring for K-16 students
Regional STEM competitions
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For Further Information Contact:
Bob Horton: bhorton@clemson.edu
Jeff Marshall: marsha9@clemson.edu
Webpage: www.clemson.edu/iim
Come Visit Us at: www.clemson.edu/iim
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