Learning, Cognition, and Teaching in STEM Education

Catalog description

Cognitive development, cognition and affect in the learning of STEM subjects with implications for teaching in secondary school STEM. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for EduTL 5741. 5744 Technologies Used in STEM U G 1½ This course addresses the role and scope of educational technology for standards-based STEM instruction. Students will explore areas in which mathematics education, science education, and technology and engineering education can effectively use educational technology in a pedagogically sound manner. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for EduTL 5744. 5745 Assessment in STEM I: Introduction U G 1½ Explores how prior knowledge and reasoning strategies impact meaningful learning in STEM fields. Discussions of assessment design and evaluation are framed within a value-added model of STEM teaching and learning. Prereq: Admission to major or M.Ed. Not open to students with credit for EduTL 5745.