This course provides a deeper understanding of issues and dilemmas influencing the current state of science, mathematics and technology teaching and learning. A diverse set of approaches, contexts, and frameworks will be used to explore issues and pose potential solutions for practitioners in the classroom. The course readings and activities will integrate the socio-cultural, historical, and philosophical bases for science, mathematics and technology teaching. The doctorate student is expected to be able to make class contributions based not only on their own judgment and experience, but supported by their professional readings and research.
This course focuses on current issues and trends in the area of science, mathematics and technology education. Curricular projects and programs, reform efforts in science, mathematics and technology education, and trends in science teaching will be the foundation for discussions and research. Special consideration shall be made with respect to the views and concerns about science teaching and learning, observations of what is actually happening in science classrooms, and problems and issues frequently raised by teachers themselves.
- Teacher: MELANIE GURAT
- Enrolled students: 8