EDU 550Collaboration & Teamwork in STEM Education

Worcester Polytechnic Institute · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

EDU 550: Collaboration & Teamwork in STEM Education (3 credits) In this online synchronous course students will review several theories related to teamwork and collaboration and the translation of these theories into successful practices in STEM education classes and the school as a workplace. Theories and strategies for improving team dynamics will be introduced, and participants will learn what factors are shown to lead to greater innovation and creativity on teams. We will also discuss implicit bias and stereotyping on teams, and how to prevent and minimize their negative impacts on participants. Multiple strategies for team formation in the classroom will be discussed, and we will explore how to teach students teamwork skills during project-based classes. The course will include an opportunity to apply some of the theories and strategies for effective and equitable teamwork in the classroom and to reflect on the utility of different approaches. Recommended Background: None.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
B01Class #EDU-550-B01	Time not published2026-10-19 - 2026-12-11	Online-asynchronous	Anne Ogilvie
B01 notes: <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">Note: this is a </span><b><span style="font-size:14px">split course</span></b><span style="font-size:14px"> (summer + B term). You must attend the 4 days in July (July 27-30; 8:45-3:30) in order to enroll in the B term extension. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span><span style="font-size:14px">This course is intended for current/future educators and requires participants to try some strategies with learners and reflect on the experience. If you are not a teacher/instructor please reach out to the course instructor prior to registration to see whether this course is a good fit for you. </span></span></span></p>