STM X80 STM 180, 280, 380 Topics in Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Classroom applications of research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, and related policy issues. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Educators. Survey of quantitative research methods in STEM education with applications to critical issues in teaching and learning. Methods reviewed include t-test, ANOVA, Chi-squared, and correlation and regression. Restrictions: Restricted to students enrolled in STEM Education Master's program.
Topic 2: Qualitative Research Methods for STEM Educators. Survey of qualitative research methods in STEM education with applications to critical issues in teaching and learning. Methods reviewed include grounded analysis, case studies, ethnographies, clinical interviews and surveys. Students read and critique examples from the published literature, and design (but do not necessarily implement) a study of their own. Restrictions: Restricted to students enrolled in STEM Education Master's program.