Educ 4413 - Project Design for Math and Science Education

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

A course for those students who have an interest in teaching or educational design: This graduate/advanced undergraduate course focuses on the design and construction of educational projects for schoolchildren in the middle- and high school levels of mathematics and science. Students in the course, in small group collaborations, conduct an entire cycle of design, implementation, and evaluation of a small math or science project (or both) for local middle or high school students. Projects are aligned with state and national standards, so they could be used in Missouri public schools. Creativity is encouraged. The class includes four phases of work throughout the semester: (1) Ongoing reading and discussion of the national and state standards for math and science instruction, and of research literature on inquiry in science and math education; (2) design of project activities, materials, and assessments, including specification of content, pedagogical and technology goals, and alignment with standards; (3) conduct of the teaching projects at selected sites with middle-school or high school students; (4) evaluation of projects in a final presentation and report. Students in science, mathematics, psychology, and education, with interests in teaching, educational research, or educational outreach, are encouraged to attend.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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