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As STEAM, STEM, and Innovation Studios emerge in school settings across the region and the nation, innovative learning techniques to support these programs are explored. Candidates can expect to engage in questions like: Why is educational innovation important? What does it do for our students? What are innovative educational techniques? How can educators employ innovative techniques in a variety of classroom settings? The course will explore the methods of visible thinking, project/problem-based learning, human-centered design, and personalized learning, while providing opportunities for participant voice and choice in the exploration of additional methods.
STEM Instructional Design and Assessment puts the theory learned in GEDU 566 STEAM for the Classroom Teacher into practice. Through experiences, articles, and lesson design, learners develop the necessary skills needed to create an integrated STEM classroom. This course emphasizes the design of engaging STEM lessons and units that promote the 4 Cs: collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. The course equips students with the skillset that they need to create dynamic STEM lessons for their students. A 10-hour practicum is included in this course.
This comprehensive seven-week course empowers graduate learners to lead the way in STEM education, enabling them to foster a collaborative culture, establish real-world connections, and create authentic learning experiences. By the end of this course, educators will have the knowledge and skills needed to champion STEM education in their communities and to continue their own growth as STEM leaders. A 20-hour practicum is included in this course.
Curriculum is a multi-faceted field of study directly linked to instruction and assessment. Through this course, candidates view curriculum as a body of knowledge and a process by exploring the theory, history, purposes, and evolution in curriculum. Factors which shape curriculum are thoroughly reviewed, and current trends are examined. A strong effort is made to provide practical information of specific relevancy to each participant.
