SCED 515 - STEM Outreach Field Experience

Description:
Applied field experience in communicating and teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts to children. Involves planning and conducting demonstrations, lessons, and activities. Outreach outside of class time is required. May be repeated up to 4 credits.

Credits:
(1-2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Utilize science, technology, engineering or mathematics content and skills knowledge to plan and teach demonstrations, lessons, and activities.
Use probing questions to elicit feedback to determine children’s’ acquisition of knowledge.
Employ effective communication skills while teaching STEM lessons.
Identify and apply best practices for informal science education and outreach.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/8/2015

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: