A structured assessment tool to evaluate foundational STEAM skills, interests, and confidence levels. Helps guide personalized learning plans and mentoring strategies.
STEAM Skills Diagnostic Tools
- Skill Identification, STEAM Assessment, STEAM Specific Skills & Knowledge
Introduction
Objective/Description
Assess foundational STEAM skills, interests, and confidence levels among girls aged 8-15 and young women aged 16-25.
Steps/Process
1.Preparation Phase
- Review the Form: Familiarize yourself with the content of the form to understand what data you’ll gather (e.g., interests, current skills, learning styles).
- Set Objectives: Define what you aim to achieve during the session (e.g., understanding current STEAM exposure, identifying strengths and growth areas).
- Gather Resources: Prepare tools or materials that align with the form’s questions (e.g., examples of STEAM activities, demo projects).
2. Welcome and Introduction
- Build Rapport: Start with a friendly conversation to make the mentee feel comfortable.
- Explain the Purpose: Clearly communicate why the form is being used and how it will help personalize their STEAM learning experience.
- Set Expectations: Briefly outline the steps of the session to the mentee.
3. Initial Discussion
- Explore Interests: Use conversational questions to learn about their hobbies, preferred subjects, and extracurricular activities.
- Example: “What’s your favorite thing to do in school or outside of school?”
- Gauge Confidence: Ask open-ended questions about their comfort level with STEAM topics (e.g., “Do you enjoy working with numbers or building things?”).
4. Complete the Form
- Guide the Mentee: Walk them through the form, explaining each section if needed. Ensure the questions are clear and relatable.
- Observe Responses: Note their body language, enthusiasm, or hesitation during specific questions for additional insights.
- Encourage Honesty: Emphasize that there are no wrong answers, just a way to understand their preferences better.
5. Reflect on the Session
- Discuss Findings: Share insights based on the form and their interaction during the session.
- Example: “It looks like you really enjoy building and creating, which might mean engineering could be a fun area for you to explore.”
- Encourage Questions: Let the mentee ask about any area of STEAM they’re curious about.
6. Document and Plan Next Steps
- Record Insights: Use their form responses and your observations to create a detailed mentoring plan.
- Feedback Loop: Share a summary of findings with the mentee and, if appropriate, their parents or guardians to involve them in the learning journey.
Conclusion/Outcome
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