STP 300 - Inquiry Approaches to Teaching and Lesson Design

Description:
In this field-based introductory course, students observe, experience, and describe essential components of effective STEM teaching in grades K-12. Students also design and teach lessons that implement essential components of content, equity, and professional practice. Course Requires liability insurance and current WSP/FBI fingerprints that do not expire before end of quarter. Formerly STP 302A, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: sophomore standing.

Credits: (4)

General Education Program Component
K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P4 Social Justice

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

Describe and practice qualities of effective STEM instruction.
Compose questions at varying levels of cognitive load to assess students’ understanding.
Identify and write learning targets that are aligned to state and national standards through backwards design.
Reflect on personal identity characteristics that impact teaching and learning.
Observe and apply strategies for achieving instructional equity for all students in a diverse and digital classroom.
Examine policies for K-12 laws and court decisions, OSPI conduct, district handbooks and/or safety manuals, and classroom/school scenarios.
Analyze research-based teaching/management practices to create safe and effective learning environment for all students.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Des Moines