Instructor: Multiple 3 Graduate Credits / 67.5 Massachusetts PDPs
Andrews Course #EDCI 639-083 / Colorado State Course #501
Important: Both Andrews University and CSU Pueblo limit transcript processing to 15 credits per semester. At Andrews, your transcript will indicate the semester in which you finish the course.
Have you noticed your students struggling with essential social skills, problem-solving, and resilience? In today's world, it's more critical than ever for educators to explicitly teach these skills alongside academic content.
This course empowers K-12 educators to harness the engaging power of STEM challenges to build character and social skills, setting students up for success both in and outside the classroom. You'll learn how to design and implement hands-on STEM activities that seamlessly integrate science, technology, engineering, and math with the development of crucial social skills, positive character traits, and future-ready 21st-century competencies.
Throughout this interactive course, participants will:
- Explore the research-backed importance of teaching social skills, character traits, and 21st-century skills.
- Design age-appropriate STEM challenges that incorporate these essential skills.
- Build a toolkit of practical strategies and resources you can use immediately in your classroom.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to share ideas and best practices.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to create dynamic learning experiences that not only foster STEM proficiency but also cultivate well-rounded, successful students. Join us and become a leader in character-driven STEM education!
| Andrews University 3-Credit Graduate Fee | $379.00 |
| Colorado State 3-Credit Graduate Fee | $429.00 |
| 3 NY Inservice Credits, 45 CTLE hours (non-grad) | $229.00 |
| 67.5 Massachusetts PDPs (non-grad) | $229.00 |