EDU 450 - FOUNDATIONS IN STEM EDU

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Education

Description:

This transdisciplinary course provides insight into the historical, fundamental, and contemporary ideas of the nature of K-12 STEM education. Students explore contemporary K-12 STEM education developments, opportunities, and challenges from both discipline-based and integrative approaches. Through inquiry, students will examine current STEM education initiatives and modern integrative STEM educational considerations pe1taining to policy, structure, and student learning. Finally, this course addresses the specific set of competencies that are relevant to teaching and learning STEM, including knowledge of standards (Next Generation Science Standards, PA Mathematics Standards, PA Science and Technology Standards), the need for authentic instruction, inquiry-based methodologies, design processes, and the important role of STEM in workforce preparation and responding to global issues.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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