SCED 548 - Methods of STEM Education

3 Credit(s)

Students can excel with STEM content when teachers implement innovative student-centered classroom practices. In this course, educators learn to apply research-based practices valued in NGSS-based classrooms. Educators gain resources for selecting and integrating authentic data, planning student-centered lessons, considering cultural relevance in teaching, and developing meaningful assessments for STEM activities. In a collaborative environment, participants learn to integrate engineering design into their STEM classroom and appropriately represent the Nature of STEM, recognizing that each discipline is essential to authentic learning opportunities. Teacher educators share many resources and model STEM teaching to engage students in “doing science” and applying critical thinking skills to real-world scenarios. This foundations course is the basis for Endeavor’s electives where concepts and practices are explored further.

Prerequisite(s):
Admission to Graduate School