industrial technology stem syllabus

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Course Code and TitleSTEM 352: STEM 2

Dates and Times of Course: TBAInstructors Contact Information:Tim Welsh(209)[email protected]@[email protected]

Mission of Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ)

To develop a workforce of teachers and school leaders that are comfortable with collaboration, understand the need to prepare students for both work and higher education, and have the skills to develop, implement and sustain innovative educational ideas.

TCSJ’s Program Learning Outcomes

TCSJ exemplifies the notion of learning opportunities that are rigorous, provide relevance, are relationship-driven and incorporate reflection for professional growth.

TCSJ’s Core Learning Outcomes1. TCSJ graduates have expertise in developing relevant and rigorous curriculum. Graduates

design systems for effective leadership in the classroom, campus, and educational community to ensure the success of all students.

2. TCSJ graduates have expertise in the implementation of relevant and rigorous curriculum. Graduates implement systems for effective leadership in the classroom, campus, and educational community to ensure the success of all students.

3. TCSJ graduates sustain a practice of innovation and reform.4. TCSJ graduates understand the power of research. They critically analyze and synthesize

findings to support the development and implementation of rigorous and relevant curriculum and plans. Graduates develop and implement research to contribute to the wider body of knowledge as well as to reflect on and inform personal practice.

5. TCSJ graduates are collaborative, reflective practitioners who are committed to providing rigorous, relevant, and innovative educational experiences for all students.

Course DescriptionStudents will examine and experience samples of STEM curriculum, active learning strategies, and student learning assessment in STEM courses. The course will highlight pedagogical practices for teaching and learning within introductory STEM courses and connections to the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

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Student Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):1. Students will be able to describe STEM education pedagogy essentials, curriculum design

and supporting teaching practices.2. Students will be able to identify and support connections between STEM education and

the Common Core Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.3. Students will be able to identify the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

learning outcomes within STEM classroom lessons.4. Students will be able to synthesize current research regarding STEM Education to

identify the benefits as well as the challenges that are involved.5. Students will be able to construct and assess a STEM experience given a simple set of

academic standards.

Attendance and Tardy Policy:Students are expected to be on time and remain for each class session in entirety. Arriving late or leaving early will result in a 5% grade reduction for each occurrence. Absence of 4 hours or more will result in inability to pass the course. In the case of unforeseen emergency, please contact the instructor for alternate assignments and/or make-up hours.

Student Responsibilities and Expectations Be an active listener and participant Complete required readings and assignments Be prepared to participate in class discussions and activities Self-monitor participation in group discussions, including using the Norms of

Collaboration (pausing, paraphrasing, probing, putting ideas on the table, paying attention to self and others, presuming positive intentions, pursuing a balance between advocacy and inquiry)

Cell phones should be silenced during class. Electronics will be used to access materials needed for course content only Notify instructor if you will be absent from class

Assignments & Grading Policies

Title of Assignment Points Possible

Attendance and Participation 10E-Portfolio Project 70Course Project Presentation 20

Total Course Points 100

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Grading Scale and Description

Grades Minimum Score Grade-Point Equivalent

A 93% 4.0A- 90% 3.7B+ 87% 3.3B 83% 3.0B- 80% 2.7C+ 77% 2.3C 73% 2.0C- 70% 1.7D+ 67% 1.3D 63% 1.0D- 60% 0.7F 0% 0.0

Special Considerations PolicyAny student in this course who has a disability that prevents the fullest expression of his/her abilities should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that reasonable accommodations can be made.

Professional ConductStudents and staff agree to treat one another with mutual trust and respect, promote the success of the individual and the group as a whole, and refrain from behavior that is disruptive, offensive or reflects bias of any kind. All members of this learning community agree to maintain personal and academic integrity including refraining from plagiarism.


Course ScheduleDay Date Topic(s) Covered Homework

W Nov 25th

SyllabusIntro to syllabus-Intro to Haiku Learning-Intro to International Engineering and Educators Association-Intro to Standards for technological Literacy

Homework:Decide on how you will fit your class projects, competitions and philosophy into an e-portfolio project connected to the 20 standards for technological Literacy

TBA TBA Check up:-E-portfolio assessment-Presentation introduction

Homework:Decide on how you will present your e-portfolio for the completion of your STEM course fulfillment.

TBA TBA Course Presentation of E-Portfolio N/A
