EDES 509 STEM Integrated Methodology and Elementary Curriculum

3 semester hours

This course is designed to provide opportunities for prospective teachers to provide professional knowledge and competence for teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) literacy. Students will be engaged in long- and short-term planning, implementing lessons using differentiated instruction and creating authentic formative and summative assessments that will be used to drive instruction. This course will be taught using an integrated inquiry approach, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the California Common Core State Standards in Math (CA CCSSM) will be explored and implemented. Classroom observation and participation will occur simultaneously with coursework, showcasing authentic classroom environments and effective teaching strategies in action. Clinical Practice is a required component of this course.

Consent of Coordinator required.