EDUC 5060 - STEM Practices in Technology and Problem-Based Learning

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Education

Description:

The STEM Practices course will engage participants in developing meaningful understandings of problem-based approaches to teaching, learning, and the integration of STEM practices across the curriculum using appropriate technology. Participants will demonstrate their skills through the development and creation of a problem-based, hands-on experience. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to provide access for all students to STEM education, including traditionally underrepresented groups that consider students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 2. Create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students to engage and learn integrated STEM concepts and practices. 3. Use student achievement data and formative assessment to design authentic, innovative, problem-based learning experiences. 4. Incorporate the nature of science and the engineering design cycle in lesson planning as outlined in the eight Scientific and Engineering Practices of the Next General Science Standards. 5. Implement appropriate assessment and technological tools to enhance STEM teaching, learning, student achievement, and college career readiness. 6. Work with colleagues to develop and use effective methods for organization and management of a problem-based learning environment to engage students in STEM learning. 7. Improve teaching and learning through reflective practice. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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