Curriculum and Instruction in STEAM

Catalog description

This course explores the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) into curriculum and teaching. It focuses on developing instructional strategies, designing interdisciplinary learning experiences, while utilizing social, ecological and technological literacy to empower and enhance STEAM learning in the classroom. Using Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and informed by National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) standards, students will design hands-on learning activities, collaborative projects, and reflective practices to create engaging, equitable and effective STEAM learning experiences for all learners. Prerequisite: EDU 220 and a passing score on MTEL: Communication and Literacy test.