Instruction

Proposed course Distributive GenEds*: Natural Sciences / Humanities

“Big Question” How can the process of decolonization, including acknowledging and integrating Indigenous knowledges, local perspectives, and diverse cultural approaches contribute to more inclusive and equitable approaches to climate change education? "Big Question" Course for UMD General Education Program

This course has been designed for the M.Ed. Teacher Leadership, Special Studies: STEM Education. This course is presented in the form of three single-credit-hour strands running concurrently with program content courses. Each strand will focus on the interrelation between the following essential questions: What is STEM education? What does it mean to teach for authenticity, equity, and achievement?

This course has been designed for the M.Ed. Teacher Leadership, Special Studies: STEM Education. It is intended to prepare practicing teachers to advocate for, design, support, and lead STEM programs and initiatives in their school and district. This course draws upon previous coursework in the M.Ed. program to engage students in relevant, practical discussions and activities around STEM education teacher leadership. It is expected that by the end of the course students will possess a comprehensive understanding of exemplary STEM education programming and be able to identify tools and resources that may support STEM initiatives in their school and district.

Part of the elementary education teacher certification program at UMD.