Educator Learning Community

Educator Learning Community

As a connector and resource for educators in NWA, the Amazeum seeks to continue to build a community of educators that learn, wrestle with and define complex problems as a first step toward solutions in a safe, welcoming environment. Look for events from the Amazeum Educator Learning Community throughout the year! Additional details and registration information will be posted here soon! 

Failure in Making 

The Amazeum is honored to be a research partner on a National Science Foundation grant looking at ways to support learners through failure moments when engaging with making and tinkering experiences. The Failure in Making grant team is proud to release a website that is filled with resources, activities, and reflective practices. This website is intended to support you in creating a culture of reflection for your professional growth in supporting failure moments during STEAM-making activities. We focus on failure because the important role it plays in increasing youth's persistence, motivation, self-efficacy, and agency within fields that encourage innovation and creativity. Check out the website for resources and interactive guides!