Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Focus
Welcome to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Focus!
Welcome to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Focus!
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Leadership in STEM Programming and Instruction
Leadership in STEM Programming and Instruction
Instructional leadership in STEM education is a growing need globally. This focus area emphasizes the foundational knowledge necessary to develop and lead STEM educational efforts that support student learning and the pursuit of STEM careers.
Instructional leadership in STEM education is a growing need globally. This focus area emphasizes the foundational knowledge necessary to develop and lead STEM educational efforts that support student learning and the pursuit of STEM careers.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Focus Courses - 9 credit hours
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Focus Courses - 9 credit hours
855.530 Foundational Concepts of STEM
855.530 Foundational Concepts of STEM
ED.855.530. Foundational Concepts of STEM. 3 Credits.
ED.855.530. Foundational Concepts of STEM. 3 Credits.
This course will build upon student understanding of the science of learning related to the integration of STEM disciplines. In the present course, students will be challenged to apply the understanding of integration by deepening their understanding of STEM instructional strategies. Students will examine STEM instructional programs and their opportunities for supporting learning through an opportunity to learn perspective. That is, students will be able to articulate how they would create STEM instructional units and programs with the focus on both the affordances and barriers to developing STEM curriculum. Students will enact this learning by developing technology-enhanced, problem-based, and student-centered instructional programs. Participants will learn to create an integrated, inclusive, and equitable STEM approach to support student learning and positive affect toward STEM.
This course will build upon student understanding of the science of learning related to the integration of STEM disciplines. In the present course, students will be challenged to apply the understanding of integration by deepening their understanding of STEM instructional strategies. Students will examine STEM instructional programs and their opportunities for supporting learning through an opportunity to learn perspective. That is, students will be able to articulate how they would create STEM instructional units and programs with the focus on both the affordances and barriers to developing STEM curriculum. Students will enact this learning by developing technology-enhanced, problem-based, and student-centered instructional programs. Participants will learn to create an integrated, inclusive, and equitable STEM approach to support student learning and positive affect toward STEM.
855.540 Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning
855.540 Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning
ED.855.540. Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning. 3 Credits.
ED.855.540. Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning. 3 Credits.
This course will examine STEM integration from a science of learning perspectives at the theoretical, empirical, and applied level. Students will explore the ways in which STEM integration supports memory, conceptual understanding, active learning, metacognition, conceptual understanding, and transfer of knowledge from multidisciplinary perspectives on learning. Specifically, the course examines the process and environments in which STEM integration can promote learning.
This course will examine STEM integration from a science of learning perspectives at the theoretical, empirical, and applied level. Students will explore the ways in which STEM integration supports memory, conceptual understanding, active learning, metacognition, conceptual understanding, and transfer of knowledge from multidisciplinary perspectives on learning. Specifically, the course examines the process and environments in which STEM integration can promote learning.
855.550 Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development
855.550 Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development
ED.855.550. Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development. 3 Credits.
ED.855.550. Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development. 3 Credits.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of theoretical perspectives and empirical research pertaining to leadership and effective professional development. Students will critically examine models of professional development, coaching, supervision, and evaluation of STEM instruction. Students will explore data-driven design to integrate STEM content areas and explore school improvement programs. Strategies for developing a constructive, collaborative approach to supporting STEM teachers to improve student learning outcomes will be emphasized.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of theoretical perspectives and empirical research pertaining to leadership and effective professional development. Students will critically examine models of professional development, coaching, supervision, and evaluation of STEM instruction. Students will explore data-driven design to integrate STEM content areas and explore school improvement programs. Strategies for developing a constructive, collaborative approach to supporting STEM teachers to improve student learning outcomes will be emphasized.
Core Requirements - 24 credit hours
Core Requirements - 24 credit hours
887.615 Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching
887.615 Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching
ED.887.615. Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching. 3 Credits.
ED.887.615. Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching. 3 Credits.
During the past decade, the learning sciences have produced a vast frontier of knowledge on how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information. Educators have increasingly recognized a role as consumers of this emerging knowledge. Participants in the course will review this research, examining how it intersects with the correlates of a model of research-based effective teaching including the teaching of the arts across content areas. Topics of study will include the brain’s memory systems, the impact of emotions on learning, the processes involved in higher order thinking and learning, and issues related to child development. Participants will apply course studies to the creation of learning units that emphasize application of knowledge and the integration of the arts. ( 3 credits)
During the past decade, the learning sciences have produced a vast frontier of knowledge on how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information. Educators have increasingly recognized a role as consumers of this emerging knowledge. Participants in the course will review this research, examining how it intersects with the correlates of a model of research-based effective teaching including the teaching of the arts across content areas. Topics of study will include the brain’s memory systems, the impact of emotions on learning, the processes involved in higher order thinking and learning, and issues related to child development. Participants will apply course studies to the creation of learning units that emphasize application of knowledge and the integration of the arts. ( 3 credits)
855.609 Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education
855.609 Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education
ED.855.609. Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education. 3 Credits.
ED.855.609. Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education. 3 Credits.
This course provides students with the foundational skills necessary to think and behave entrepreneurially within educational systems and organizations in order to solve intractable problems. Students will formulate an understanding of themselves as entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities around them, and develop a method for solving a problem relevant to them. Further, students will learn the role of capital and socially conscious capitalism in creating sustainable ventures.
This course provides students with the foundational skills necessary to think and behave entrepreneurially within educational systems and organizations in order to solve intractable problems. Students will formulate an understanding of themselves as entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities around them, and develop a method for solving a problem relevant to them. Further, students will learn the role of capital and socially conscious capitalism in creating sustainable ventures.
855.619 Global Leadership
855.619 Global Leadership
ED.855.619. Global Leadership. 3 Credits.
ED.855.619. Global Leadership. 3 Credits.
This course explores the nature of leadership in the current global society. Students will analyze the behaviors, practices, characteristics and qualities of effective global leaders across a variety of sectors. Students will understand global competence and learn how to become a globally competent leader.
This course explores the nature of leadership in the current global society. Students will analyze the behaviors, practices, characteristics and qualities of effective global leaders across a variety of sectors. Students will understand global competence and learn how to become a globally competent leader.
813.652 Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis
813.652 Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis
ED.813.652. Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis. 3 Credits.
ED.813.652. Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis. 3 Credits.
The course provides an introduction to international comparisons of education systems as it reviews the history, comparisons and the educational systems in Europe, Asia and the OECD countries. International education systems and policies are examined on the local and national levels. Methodologies for comparison are explored. Education leaders will become knowledgeable of the systems in competitor countries in order to make their schools academically competitive in the global economy.
The course provides an introduction to international comparisons of education systems as it reviews the history, comparisons and the educational systems in Europe, Asia and the OECD countries. International education systems and policies are examined on the local and national levels. Methodologies for comparison are explored. Education leaders will become knowledgeable of the systems in competitor countries in order to make their schools academically competitive in the global economy.
881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies
881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies
ED.881.622. Advanced Instructional Strategies. 3 Credits.
ED.881.622. Advanced Instructional Strategies. 3 Credits.
Students review recent research on effective instruction and explore advanced classroom strategies and techniques designed to enhance their effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse populations of learners. Examples include direct instruction, cooperative learning, dimensions of learning, creative problem solving, and applications of technology to thinking and learning. Students develop expert teaching skills and learn to diagnose and deliver instructional strategies that are most appropriate in specific circumstances.
Students review recent research on effective instruction and explore advanced classroom strategies and techniques designed to enhance their effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse populations of learners. Examples include direct instruction, cooperative learning, dimensions of learning, creative problem solving, and applications of technology to thinking and learning. Students develop expert teaching skills and learn to diagnose and deliver instructional strategies that are most appropriate in specific circumstances.
881.611 Action Research for School Improvement
881.611 Action Research for School Improvement
ED.881.611. Action Research for School Improvement. 3 Credits.
ED.881.611. Action Research for School Improvement. 3 Credits.
Students explore the role of the educator as an action researcher, with special emphasis on formulating and refining research questions as well as on selecting appropriate methodologies for classroom or school-based research. Students review research as a tool for assessing and improving teaching/learning environments.
Students explore the role of the educator as an action researcher, with special emphasis on formulating and refining research questions as well as on selecting appropriate methodologies for classroom or school-based research. Students review research as a tool for assessing and improving teaching/learning environments.
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
ED.855.610. Seminar in Teacher Leadership. 2 - 3 Credits.
ED.855.610. Seminar in Teacher Leadership. 2 - 3 Credits.
Students in the final year present and evaluate their projects and plans for implementing change in their work environments. In addition, participants examine selected topics and current issues in educational leadership.
Students in the final year present and evaluate their projects and plans for implementing change in their work environments. In addition, participants examine selected topics and current issues in educational leadership.
855.600 Extended Learning
855.600 Extended Learning
ED.855.600. Extended Learning. O Credit Learning Experience
ED.855.600. Extended Learning. O Credit Learning Experience
Students will participate in a variety of informal educational experiences, from guest lectures and one-on-one mentor conversations, to exploring how the use of museums, cultural institutions, and other real-world scenarios can be leveraged to promote learning. Students will both learn from these experiences as well as gain exemplars to implement in their own educational systems.
Students will participate in a variety of informal educational experiences, from guest lectures and one-on-one mentor conversations, to exploring how the use of museums, cultural institutions, and other real-world scenarios can be leveraged to promote learning. Students will both learn from these experiences as well as gain exemplars to implement in their own educational systems.
Course Sequence
Course Sequence
Fall
Fall
855.530 Foundational Concepts of STEM
855.530 Foundational Concepts of STEM
887.615 Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching
887.615 Explorations in Mind, Brain, and Teaching
855.609 Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education
855.609 Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Education
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
855.600 Extended Learning I
855.600 Extended Learning I
Spring
Spring
855.540 Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning
855.540 Integration of STEM Content through the Science of Learning
855.619 Global Leadership
855.619 Global Leadership
813.652 Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis
813.652 Introduction to Global Education Policy and Analysis
881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies
881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
855.601 Extended Learning II
855.601 Extended Learning II
Summer
Summer
855.550 Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development
855.550 Leading STEM Instructional Programs & Professional Development
881.611 Action Research for School Improvement
881.611 Action Research for School Improvement
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership