Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math -STEM Online Course University of Wisconsin-Stout

School of Education

Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

EDUC 744 971
Curricular Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Online Course 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Shelley Lee
Tuition and Registration
June 18 - August 10, 2012

To meet our needs for a STEM-proficient workforce and future STEM experts, the nation must focus on two complementary goals: We must prepare all students, including girls and minorities who are underrepresented in these fields, to be proficient in STEM subjects. And we must inspire all students to learn STEM and, in the process, motivate many of them to pursue STEM careers.

This course will explore successful ways for students to develop personal connections with the ideas and excitement of STEM fields, and explore how this can occur not only in the classroom but also through individualized and group experiences outside the classroom.

Who Should Enroll

This eight-week course is designed for middle school math and science teachers and high school educators who teach life science, biology, earth science, physical science, physics, chemistry, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, Advanced Placement math and science, technology education teachers, and guidance counselors.

Description

Curricular integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); research-based instructional strategies for engaging diverse learners, and career pathways in STEM-related fields.

Textbook

Trilling, B., & Fadel, C. (2009). 21st century skills: learning for life in our times. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 978-0470475386
Note: Available used or new and in kindle format from amazon.com

Additional readings will be available via the course modules.

This course supports efforts to implement standards-based STEM curricula and focuses on designing or redesigning current educational curricula and courses using core STEM components and instructional strategies such as modeling, inquiry, habits of mind, and problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

Summarize the historical context of STEM education and analyze current socio-economic and political factors influencing public perception and funding of STEM education in the United States.
Research and analyze the profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills needed to meet the nation's current workforce development needs in STEM-related fields.
Analyze local, state, and/or national data comparing equity gaps for students entering STEM-related careers.
Apply evidence-based methods for teaching STEM content and concepts
Apply evidence-based strategies for differentiation of STEM instruction for diverse students including culture/race, ability/disability, gender, age, socioeconomic status.
Analyze strategies for overcoming barriers to applying instructional strategies that infuse problem-solving, rigorous and relevant questions, systems thinking, problem identification, formulation and solution into instruction and develop strategies to overcome the difficulty.
Self-assess current status of STEM education attributes in personal classroom, building and local district.
Apply evidence-based research and redesign a classroom unit utilizing STEM education attributes.
Evaluate local opportunities for school-community partnerships to implement STEM education standards.

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:
Wisconsin Teaching Standards (WI DPI) 1, 3, 4, 7

Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC): # 3, 4, 7

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 2 and 4.

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions.

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