Maker Theory and Practice.

Catalog description

This course is an overview of theoretical frameworks that undergird making, the maker movement, and Maker Education. We will examine the ideas and practices associated with educational reforms that emphasize do-it-yourself (DIY) learning and 21st century skill development in high-tech and low-tech environments. Students will critically investigate the connections between theoretical perspectives and applied practices including STEM/STEAM Initiatives, design thinking, critical making, project-based learning, and universal design for learning. Theories that students will explore include: constructivism, constructionism, culturally sustaining pedagogy.