COURSES


	MSC909 - STEM Curriculum and Instruction

Course synopsis

This course interconnects the teaching, learning, and assessment aspects of an integrated STEM curriculum. Various models of integration (e.g., disciplinary, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary) will be discussed. The S-T-E-M Quartet developed by members of the meriSTEM@NIE will be introduced to facilitate students’ design and evaluation of STEM activities and curricula. Various modes of assessments targeting conceptual, epistemic, and social goals of STEM education will be highlighted to facilitate design of assessing learning in STEM activities.

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Objective

Design an integrated STEM activity based on the S- T-E-M Quartet developed by meriSTEM@NIE Centre

Evaluate the extent of integration in a STEM activity based on the S-T-E-M Quartet.

Design assessment tasks appropriate for assessing learning in STEM activities.

Outline

Session 1: Overview of STEM curriculum models
Session 2: The S-T-E-M Quartet
Session 3: Designing STEM activities using the S-T-E-M Quartet
Session 4: Designing STEM curricula using the S-T-E-M Quartet
Session 5: Evaluating STEM activities and curricula using using the S-T-E-M Quartet
Session 6: Designing STEM activities - student presentations
Session 7: Designing STEM activities - student presentations
Session 8: Designing STEM activities - student presentations
Session 9: Overview of goals of STEM education and common assessment modes
Session 10: Assessing conceptual, epistemic, and social goals of STEM education
Session 11: Assessing conceptual, epistemic, and social goals of STEM education
Session 12: Assess-ment task for STEM activities - peer feedback on assignment draft
Session 13: Assessment task for STEM activities - peer feedback on assignment draft

Course fee

	MOE Educators*	Public
Full course fee	S$780.00	S$4,120.00
Nett course fee	S$780.00	S$4,120.00
9% GST on nett course fee	S$70.20	S$370.80
Copyright fee	S$1.09	S$1.09
Total nett course fee payable, including GST and copyright fee	S$851.29	S$4,491.89

*MOE Educators include MOE & Direct Hire Staff from Independent, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools.

Pre-requisite

A good Bachelor’s degree in science-related disciplines from a recognised university, or a relevant NTU FlexiMasters with good grades;

A science teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education, Singapore
or
At least one year of relevant working experience in science education or its related field;