STEM Education Institute Announcement: Tuesday Talk info

[Stem Account <stem@k12s.phast.umass.edu>]

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Institute
presents:

Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 4 PM
Hasbrouck Lab, Room 138, University of Massachusetts Amherst

"The Impact of Standardized Testing on the Experiences of Learning and
Community"

Amanda Walker Johnson
Dept. of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts

This talk will address the issue of "high-stakes" standardized testing as
a phenomenon across the country. Focusing on math and science education,
the talk will examine how high-stakes testing has impacted students'
experiences as learners, teachers' experiences with pedagogy, and schools'
experiences as communities.

The program begins at 4 PM; refreshments at 3:45 PM.
Parking available at the Campus Center Garage.
For more information, contact STEM Ed Institute at 545-0453