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Ignite Student Interest in STEAM

 

Ignite Student Interest in STEAM for Elementary Educators (3-5) 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 elementary school levels (3-5).  

What You Will Learn

Students in Ignite Student Interest in STEAM for Upper Elementary Educators (3-5) 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 website here. 

Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment. 

Course Number: DSGN-90007
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/17/2023 - 7/21/2023

$175

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• SECTION ID:

  171718

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Stine, Trevor

  Trevor is an instructor at NewSchool of Architecture + Design. Earlier in his career, Trevor lived in the wilderness of Tennessee for two years as a wilderness counselor for adjudicated youths. In San Francisco, he managed four multi-million dollar philanthropic campaigns for the United Way of the Bay Area. He took numerous, long solo motorcycle journeys throughout Mexico, Central America, and the United States in order to undertake academic research and promote his international development organization. Besides teaching at NewSchool of Architecture + Design, Trevor is the founder of Pangea Proxima, an international non-profit organization, focused on increasing access to education and health, while promoting sustainable building in developing nations. He also founded and is a co...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 7/10/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  This is a live online course that does not use Canvas. Instructor will contact student 24-hours in advance of start date with Zoom information (please check email associated with STUDENT'S account - not parent's account). Students are responsible for purchasing supplies. Supply information will be posted by early June. Contact srs@ucsd.edu with all questions.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/17/2023	Mon	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/18/2023	Tue	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/19/2023	Wed	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/20/2023	Thu	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
7/21/2023	Fri	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.