STEM 40403/50203 Creativity and Innovation in STEM Education
This course in technology and engineering education focuses on the development and introduction of technology and engineering-based activities to support science and mathematics instruction in the elementary classroom. Through hands-on, problem based learning challenges, students will develop an understanding of the design process and the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) often used to solve real-world problems.
STEM 40403-50203 – Spring 2025 Course Schedule
STEM Content Standards
- Arkansas Science Standards
- Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL) – The Role of Technology and Engineering in STEM Education
- Arkansas Mathematics Standards
- Additional Arkansas Learning Standards
Course Resources
Writing a STEM Design Brief.doc – Writing a STEM Design Brief.pdf
Performance-Based-Assessment-Guide
Week 2
Tuesday, January 21
- Complete Take-Apart Challenge (Pictures and sorting loose parts)
- Fostering Creativity in the Classroom
Thursday, January 23
- Reading: Remaking Literacy – Chapter 2 – Creative Pathways to Learning
- Paper Creatures – Geometric Creatures – Ready to present on Tuesday
Week 1
Tuesday, January 14
- Welcome to STEM 40403-50203 – UASTEM
- Introductions and Syllabus Review
- YouTube/Greenscreen Introduction Assignment – Due next Tuesday by noon.
- Reading: Remaking Literacy – Introduction and Chapter 1 – What the Research Says – Due before class on Thursday
January 16