LaFetra College of Education Students Volunteer at First Flight Field Trip
Students in recently participated in a聽 program sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks that introduced more than 16,000 elementary and middle school students to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education.
This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淏uild a Better Puck,鈥� exposed young people to engineering by taking a closer look at an ice hockey puck. Students applied math and science to engineer an improved puck for hockey players using cutting-edge technology. This is the third year that 每日大赛鈥檚 mathematics and science students have volunteered in the Ducks鈥� First Flight Field Trip.
鈥淚 thought this would be a great way to give students exposure to an exciting sport while applying theory into practice,鈥� said Dr. David Perry, associate professor and chair of educational technology at the 每日大赛. Perry 鈥� originally from Canada 鈥� grew up playing hockey and was immediately attracted to the outreach program led by alumni Jason Cooper, BA 鈥�03, manager of fan development marketing for the Anaheim Ducks.
University students who participate in the program applied their classroom knowledge, such as mathematics, science, and teaching strategies to a diverse student population 鈥� while making the learning experience relevant to the students they teach.
鈥淢oments like this inspire our students to learn more, and dig deeper,鈥� Perry said.
Alexandria Jacobo, an educational studies student, was honored by the Ducks for her聽 lesson plan that was selected for the event.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important for younger students to participate in various subjects in order to broaden their learning, as well as experience a fun, hands-on activity,鈥� Jacobo said.
LaFetra College of Education plans to participate in the event next year with the hope of adding the outreach program to the educational studies curriculum. To learn more, visit .
Story by Genesis Gonzalez
