EDCT 5872 - Book Study: STEM by Design
Course Description
How do you create effective STEM classrooms that energize students, help them grow into creative thinkers and collaborators, and prepare them for their futures? This practical course has all the answers and tools you need to get started or enhance your current program. STEM by Design reveals the secrets to successful lessons in which students use science, math, and technology to solve real-world engineering design problems.Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Select and adapt quality existing STEM lessons that present authentic problems
- Allow for creative approaches, and engage students in meaningful teamwork
- Create your student-centered STEM lessons based on the Engineering Design Process
- Assess students’ understanding of basic STEM concepts, their problem-solving abilities, and their level of engagement with the material
- Teach STEM in after-school programs to further build on concepts covered in class
- Empower girls to aspire to careers in STEM and break down the barriers of gender bias
Notes
A link to the Armchair Ed course assignments and exams will be included in the registration confirmation and receipt email that will be automatically sent to students immediately upon completion of the registration process. Any required textbooks must be purchased separately.
The link can also be accessed after enrollment by logging into the Student Portal and clicking the link listed under View Online Resources.