The Results Are In!
PBS Reno’s Curiosity Classroom STEM based workshops make a positive impact for student learning!
PBS Reno’s Curiosity Classroom workshops improve student performance. A study of 4th grade students conducted through a joint program by University of Nevada College of Education and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension shows that PBS Reno’s Curiosity Classroom workshops lead to stronger learning outcomes in the classroom.
Three schools participated in the study which consisted off one experimental group who attended PBS Reno’s Curiosity Classroom workshops and one control group of 4th grade students who did not attend the workshops. Six STEM-based lessons were presented to each class in the experimental group.
The results showed that the PBS Reno workshops, along with teacher presentations, led to stronger learning outcomes than those attained by classrooms that did not have the workshops.
CONCLUSION: In this study, PBS Reno’s Curiosity Classroom workshops improved learning outcomes with generally equal conditions and when used in conjunction with classroom instruction.
“We are thrilled to have the University’s College of Education and Cooperative Extension partner with [PBS Reno] in the Ready To Learn workshops. By researching effective approaches to STEM delivery, we continue to make an impact on shaping the future and transforming lives through quality education.”
— Kevin Carman, former Executive Vice President and Provost, UNR
*Full details on the study are available from PBS Reno’s Education Services or the UNR College of Education.
“The students are very engaged and excited for these workshop lessons. They make connections to these lessons when we are working in class. It is very interactive and enjoyable for the students.”
— Gardnerville, Kindergarten, DCSD
“My students love these workshops and are so engaged. The interactive lessons teach vocabulary, science, social studies, literacy skills, and social emotional learning all in one!”
— 1st grade, Sepulveda, WCSD
“These lessons are amazing. My students are captivated for the whole time and love experimenting with the ideas presented in the lesson.”
— Southside, 3rd grade, ECSD
For more information, contact 775-600-0551 or education@pbsreno.org.
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As part of PBS Reno Education Services, we offer free STEM, literacy-based workshops specifically developed for PreK through 4th grade classrooms.