The engineer in residence (EIR)progam began in 1998. Through the program engineers volunteer their time and spend a few hours each month in schools supporting educators in teaching science, technology and math and in providing positive role models. This program is offered for elementary and secondary schools. You can access more information through the following link
Engineer-in-Residence
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This article is great. I really like the idea of bringing in members of the community to demonstrate to students the real life applications of science. Furthermore, this potentially inspires children to be active members in the community. There is a lot to be learned from one another and this is a great way to involve the community. - Michelle Alexiou
I realy like this program Michelle. Though EIR we have been working with an engineer at our school for several years. As you point out his visits have introduced the students to real life applications. In addition, through his connections in the engineering world, he has helped organize fabulous field trips. For example, we went to U. of Waterloo and saw the solar car that a group of engineering students had built. We were allowed to get into the car and imagine we were driving it. This car had raced in the North American Solar Car Race across the continent. It placed fifth!
Carol
I think this is an excellent program in the schools. It allows students to have role models within the community. This program allows students to see and understand the importance of science. math and physics and there application in real life. I also think this program will increase a student's learning being taught in a variety of ways by different teachers who all have different strengths. Everyone is involved in teaching children and helping them excel in their future.
This is a perfect example of how to explain to students why it's important to learn about science and technology. Connecting the theories learned in class to real life situations creates a much more exciting learning environment. Having professionals in the field come in to discuss their positions is a great teaching strategy. I wish I had had this when I was in high school!
It's so true Alli. I find the EIR program creates so many new opportunities for the class and for my own learning.
Carol
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