STEM Teacher Training and Professional Development Application Fee
$25.00
- Number of Hours: 32 hours
- Language of Instruction: English
- Mode of Instruction: Online (Self-Paced)
- Application fee is refundable or applied to your program fee*.
The course is certified by the New York Academy of Sciences. It develops core competencies required for effective teaching and implementation of STEM curricula. Among the topics covered are the following topics: Fostering Inclusivity, Assessment of Student Learning, Teamwork, Data Literacy, Fundamentals of Science, Critical Thinking Skills, and other topics covering the main competencies required for effective STEM teaching. The hands-on activities included in the course help students master useful skills based on the knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Suggested Readings:
- National Research Council (NRC). (2012). A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practice, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Washington, DC: National Academic Press.
- Brunsell, E., Knesser, D.M., Niemi, K.J. (2014). Introducing Teachers and Administrators to the NGSS. A Professional Development Facilitator’s Guide. Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association.
- Bybee, R.B. (2013). Translating the NGSS for Classroom Instruction. Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York and Institute for Advanced Study. (2009). The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy. New York: Carnegie Corporation of New York.
- National Science Board. (2006). Science and Engineering Indicators. Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation. www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind06
- Guide: Understanding Team Effectiveness. www.rework.withgoogle.com
- NGSS High School. (2015). Edited by Ted Willard. Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association
Equipment:
- Any Tablet, Desktop or Laptop
Method of Instruction:
- This course utilizes a combination of lecture, demonstration methodology, and practice exercises including study questions and problem-solving cases.
- Multiple activities in science, engineering, technology and math are embedded in the learning process. These activities will be performed in teams, or individually, based on the study topic.
Testing:
- Homework
- Final Project
Grading:
- Tasks and Activities – 50%
- Homework – 20%
- Final Project – 30%
Graduation Requirements:
- To pass the course, students are expected to obtain an average C grade (GPA of 2.0)
*Cost of the Program: $995
Introduction to the Program
Fostering Inclusivity, Teamwork – 3 hours
- Make your Curriculum Inclusive
- Universal Design for Learning Theory
- How to Make STEM Inclusive for Economically Disadvantaged Students?
- How to Make STEM Inclusive for Students from Different Racial and Ethnic Groups?
- How to Make STEM Inclusive for Girls?
- How to Make STEM Inclusive for English language Learners?
- Importance of Teamwork in STEM
- Teambuilding Process
- Running Effective Teams
- Assessing Students’ Teamwork Effectiveness
Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidential and sensitive information
Fundamentals of Science – 6 hours
- Simplified Model of Atom
- Particles, Forces, and Their Interactions
- Energy
Next Generation Science Standards – 3 hours
- Making the Vision of the NGSS come alive in the STEM Classroom
- Correlating the Content of the NGSS to the STEM Curriculum
Engineering Design – 3 hours
- The Relationship Between Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Science and Engineering Practices
Data Literacy – 3 hours
- Improving Data Literacy Skills
Digital Literacy – 3 hours
- Understanding the Digital Landscape
- Understanding Infrastructure
- Risks and Ethics
Critical Thinking Skills, Effective Communication Skills – 3 hours
- Gold Standards of Critical Thinking
- Principles of Effective Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Developing Students’ Creative Writing Skills
- Developing Effective Oral Presentation Skills
STEM Mindset, Inquiry-Based Learning – 3 hours
- Tips on Modeling STEM Mindset
- The Basic Structure of a Scaffolded Instruction
Project-Based Learning, Scaffolding – 3 hours
- Understanding the Difference Between Closed- and Open-Ended Questions
- Main Characteristics of Effective Project-Based Learning
Assessment of Student Learning – 3 hours
- Effective Assessment Process
- Assessment Tools
- Features of Good Assessment
- Assessment of Implementation of the NGSS
Final Project – 3 hours
- Designing a Meaningful STEM Lesson Built on NGSS
No Special Pre-Requisite Required.
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