SPED 309: Sci, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Methods/Intervention for Teachers of Presch Children

Course Description

This course is designed to give the teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and experience science (including principles of environmental education), technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), in the development of preschool-aged children. Pedagogy for STEAM will be examined in relation to student experiences in classroom, family, community, and cultural contexts. Focus will be placed on how STEAM content and practices can be integrated across the preschool curriculum. The teacher candidate will develop and reinforce essential STEAM skills and understanding in order to embed STEAM as a means to enrich their instructional role within preschool learning environments. Cross-listed: EDU 309/SPEC ED 309. Prerequisite: SPEC ED 360, 361, 362, and 314.