STEM Education

Undergraduate

This course provides an introduction to the nature and value of integrated and multidisciplinary collaborations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Topics include, but are not limited to: STEM in the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum, the nature and structure of STEM, embedding STEM, STEM pedagogy, the STEM learning environment, STEM curriculum planning, STEM assessment and evaluation, equity and inclusiveness in STEM and STEM activities. This course promotes the development of science teaching professionals through in-depth analysis of teaching procedures, constructivist models that reveal and promote student understanding of STEM, and materials for selecting and organizing instruction. Teacher candidates develop interdisciplinary focused curricula that incorporate these aspects of teaching and learning, the appropriate use of technology, authentic assessment, and current STEM and educational research. The course provides opportunity for professional growth through reviews of professional literature, and contribution to provincial, and/or local school STEM activities. (Credit weight 3.0) (This is an experiential learning course.)