EDL 654 Fnd of Integrativ STEM Ed K-12

This introductory course places strong emphasis on the understanding of inquiry, project, and problem based approaches to STEM grounded state and national standards and Pennsylvania’s Standards Aligned System (SAS). In this course, K-12 educators will explore past and present social and political influences impacting STEM education, STEM related careers as well as the foundational principles of Integrative STEM Education to include: transdisciplinary standards based curriculum, supportive learning environment, and rigorous content. STEM curricular programs that reflect research based practices will also be reviewed and critiqued.