Ignite Student Interest in STEAM
Ignite Student Interest in STEAM for Middle School Educators (6-8) will provide participants with the opportunity to learn how to engage students in experiences that incorporate diverse role models from the science world into instruction and how these role models were able to overcome some of the many negative STEAM stereotypes. In addition, this course highlights proven instructional approaches and resources to help educators ignite student interest in STEAM topics and careers. By doing so, the course aligns with research that shows that giving students the opportunity to learn about STEAM careers and the diversity of individuals working in these fields inspires them and makes the study of science, technology, engineering, applied mathematics and art design more meaningful. This course focuses on educators for Middle School or Junior High grade levels (6-8).
What You Will Learn
Students in Ignite Student Interest in STEAM for Middle School Educators (6-8) will:
- Learn the crucial role educators play in shaping students’ attitudes and beliefs about science and science careers
- Understand the research-based framework for igniting students’ interest in science careers (and Science!)
- Focus on the Framework for igniting students’ interest in science careers (and Science!)
- Realize the importance of embedding STEAM professionals and STEM careers into learning activities
- Connect learning activities to STEAM and highlight STEM careers that incorporate knowledge, passion, and student interests
Return to the Sally Ride Science online professional development website
here.
Course Number: EDUC-40174
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
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7/15/2024 - 8/9/2024
$385
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Cochrane, Chelsea
Chelsea Cochrane, M.S., earned a Masters of Science in Educational Technology and has over 23 years of experience in education. During her time as an educator she has held various positions within San Diego Unified School District such as, elementary classroom teacher, middle school teacher, resource teacher, staff developer, Teacher in Residence for Sally Ride Science, elementary science lab teacher, in addition to presentations as a panel speaker in many local and national science education conferences. She currently serves as a Science Coordinator with the San Diego County Office of Education.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 7/16/2024.
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7/15/2024 - 8/9/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Education department at 858-534-9286 or unexeduc@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.