Methods of Teaching STEM in the classroom in Grades K-12 Using STEM in Robotics

3 Units
Virginia
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

Teachers will register and attend Quantico STEM Academy (56 hours) training on Methods of developing, evaluating, and teaching STEM curriculum in the classroom for grades K-12: Developing, evaluating, and implementing lessons in the Classroom over the summer. Teachers will engage in a robust professional learning community focused on building content knowledge around strategies that unitizes Methods of developing, evaluating, and teaching STEM curriculum in the Classroom K-12, using DoDEA Standards Based Curriculum and the DoDEA College Career Readiness Standards. Teachers will work in multi-discipline collaborative teams across grade level developing/sharing STEM related instructional practices and lesson plans.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Educators.

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What You Will Learn

  • Research and analyze the profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills needed to meet the nation and an occupation position’s current workforce development needs in STEM- related fields
  • Analyze local, state, and/or national data comparing equity gaps for students entering STEM- related careers
  • Apply evidence-based methods for teaching STEM content and concepts
  • Apply evidence-based strategies for differentiation of STEM instruction for diverse students including culture/race, ability/disability, gender, age, socioeconomic status
  • Analyze strategies for overcoming barriers to applying instructional strategies that infuse problem - solving, rigorous and relevant questions, systems thinking, problem identification, formulation and solution into instruction and develop strategies to overcome the difficulty
  • Apply evidence-based research/technology and redesign curriculum utilizing STEM

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.