ED 5840 - Integ STEM Pedagogy & Inst Des

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Through this course, candidates will explore the nature of science and scientific literacy, which has become an integral part of the STEM education movement. Candidates will discover how to design lessons that increase children's/learners' understanding of scientific concepts as well as their ability to apply this knowledge in authentic, real-world settings. Candidates will expand their knowledge of science pedagogy (meaningful engagement in scientific practice) and transform lessons to promote student-centered teaching and inquiry while helping children/learners build valuable science process skills. Candidates will develop a repertoire of scientific practices to facilitate labs, demonstrations, discussions, fieldwork, and a variety of science activities through the lens of scientific literacy and inquiry-based instruction while exploring the importance of integrating science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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