Description
EDUC 511. INTEGRATIVE STEM FOR ADOLESCENT AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. This course focuses on STEM topics, methods, curriculum and instruction for school students in grades 4-8. The course is designed for candidates seeking an endorsement in Integrative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education. In this course, students will (a) Apply knowledge of standards that are pivotal in the STEM field, (b) Create cross curricular lessons, and (c) Apply inquiry-based teaching and learning methodologies to teach STEM topics. In addition, students will participate in a field component where they will design, implement, and reflect using the reflective teaching model on lessons and units that incorporate an integrative STEM learning cycle approach and developmentally appropriate methodology for 4-8 students. Prerequisite: EDUC 510. This course is in partial fulfillment of the STEM endorsement from Pennsylvania Department of Education. Semester course, online only, three hours.