Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers. Tune in to hear about the groundbreaking research, insights, and stories shaping experiential learning delivery excellence - all on one platform. MIM is brought to you by Symplicity's Mindset and hosted and produced by Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich. Symplicity is a two-decade-long leader in technological innovation and deployment supporting higher education partners to deliver on the promise of student career readiness. Mindset connects big ideas to repeatable educational practices, guiding informed decision making, and learning experiences that support student success.
Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Designing Great Field Trips w Dr. Beverly King Miller and Dr. Camille Burnett from Prairie View A&M University
Show Notes:
- HBCU STEM students benefit from hands-on, applied learning experiences in their teacher preparation.
- Field trips deliver content knowledge while modeling collaborative learning processes across disciplines.
- Planning requires time and partnerships, but students value these experiences and learn to design their own.
- Be prepared for impromptu teaching moments, including on-the-spot calculations in field settings.
- Program evaluation can drive expansion and improvement of experiential learning opportunities.
Dr. Beverly King Miller is an Assistant Professor of Science Education at Prairie View A&M University. She earned her PhD in Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education with a concentration in Science Education from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Miller's scholarly work focuses on the persistence of underrepresented groups in STEM education, and she has established programs for underserved communities in the U.S., Central America, and Africa through her non-profit Ventaja Educational Services.
Dr. Camille Burnett is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in Prairie View A&M University's Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Associate Director of the PVU Teach Program. She serves as Principal Investigator on a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant addressing the shortage of diverse mathematics and science teachers. Known for her dedicated approach to teaching, Dr. Burnett collaborates with Houston-area school districts to build communities of mathematics and science teachers through research-based recruitment and preparation strategies.