Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Pathfinder Quest: Welcome to the Trail is an introductory workshop focusing on giving students the chance to meet new peers, connect with GEAR UP staff, and discuss questions and concerns they have about post-secondary education. Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: August 22nd, 2025
This freshman resource helps students reflect on their feelings about transitioning to college while building confidence through peer connection and self-discovery. By identifying their personal interests and strengths, students begin to see how these traits align with potential career paths. Through... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: August 21st, 2025
Resumes and interview skills are critical not only to the job market but also to PSI acceptance/scholarships, internships, and student organizations. This collection is intended to prepare students to showcase their skills and background through resume building and interview practices. These resources... Read more »
AI can help students turn everyday experiences into professional, skill-focused resume statements by generating polished language based on clear, specific prompts. Through guided use, students learn to evaluate and refine AI-generated content to ensure it that accurately represents their achievements... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: July 11th, 2025
This brief examines the impact of teacher, parental, and peer support on academic performance, highlighting the mediating role of academic self-efficacy. The study found that teacher autonomy support enhances self-efficacy, which in turn improves GPA. Read more »
This brief examines the College Ambition Program (CAP), a comprehensive intervention designed to promote a college-going culture and support high school students in their pursuit of postsecondary education and STEM careers. CAP includes tutoring, mentoring, course counseling, financial aid planning,... Read more »
This brief examines the impact of an authentic science research programme on rural high school students' science skills. The study found that students who participated in the programme showed significant improvements in their overall science skills, problem-solving, communication, and experimental design. Read more »
Building community connections is a critical aspect of the career exploration process. Creating long-standing connections with local businesses and post-secondary institutions cultivate sustainable partnerships between the community and the school. This session focuses on peer collaboration aimed on... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: June 18th, 2025
The College2Career Forum: University of Oklahoma Engineering (OU Engineering) program focuses on career exploration in STEM while visiting a postsecondary institution (PSI) campus. Students will tour the OU Rawl Engineering Practice Facility (REPF) on OU's campus, visit project bays and the REPF machine... Read more »
Created by: Will Markham
Date Updated: April 29th, 2025
This brief examines whole-school interventions aimed at improving the school environment by fostering active student participation (ASP). The study categorizes ASP activities into five levels, highlighting the importance of involving students in decision-making processes, organizing student-led activities,... Read more »
