This course will review current research in STEM education.  Emphasis will be on the methods for teaching computer programming and the use of technology in the teaching of science, mathematics and pre-collegiate engineering. 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this program,

1. Apply concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math into classroom lessons based on research.
2. Identify methods for teaching STEM in the secondary classroom.
3. Research and apply the use of computer technology in teaching STEM concepts in the secondary classroom.
4. Research methods for teaching computer programming to students.

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week.

Week 1: Unit 1 – Emerging Issues in STEM Education

Week 2: Unit 2 – Methods for Teaching STEM

Week 3: Unit 3 – Planning and Teaching STEM Lessons
Week 4: Unit 4 – Approaches to Teaching Computer Programming

Week 5: Unit 5 – Using Computer Technology in Teaching STEM

Week 6: Unit 6 – Planning and Using Computer Technology in Teaching STEM

Week 7: Unit 7 – Collaboration in Teaching and Learning STEM

Week 8: Unit 8 – Professional Development for STEM Teachers

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.  The Learning Guides for all units open on the first day of class.  Please review all Learning Guides to access the readings, review assignments, etc.

Unit 1: Emerging Issues in STEM Education

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

Unit 2: Methods for Teaching STEM

• Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

Unit 3: Planning and Teaching STEM Lessons

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Begin and participate in the Group Activity (Due Unit 6)
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

Unit 4: Approaches to Teaching Computer Programming

• Peer assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Continue to participate in the Group Activity
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

Unit 5: Using Computer Technology in Teaching STEM

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Continue to participate in the Group Activity
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

Unit 6: Planning and Using Computer Technology in Teaching STEM

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Submit finalized Group Activity
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

 Unit 7: Collaboration in Teaching and Learning STEM

• Peer assess Unit 6 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment

Unit 8: Professional Development for STEM Teachers

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete the Reflective Portfolio Assignment
• Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation