Introduction to STEM Education

Catalog description

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in an educational context refers to teaching and learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This course aims to provide experience with teaching approaches that promote a more holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of STEM, encouraging preservice teachers to explore real-world problems and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, it aims to introduce pre-service teachers to some of the best practices of STEM teaching and provide opportunities to practice these approaches.