Being a STEM Teacher - the why.

(And making learning visible)

A post from the professor.

In the first chapter of our STEM OER Text Book, we will explore the why of getting into education. Why are we wanting to be STEM teachers? What do we privilege when we think about our student's learning? How have our conceptual frames around learning and teaching changed throughout this program. What is an important thing to keep in mind for future students getting to this point in the program.

  1. Create your own post connected to the reflection prompt above. Add text, pictures, audio, video, MEMES! Whatever your creative mind comes up with. Come up with a title that reflects your writing.
    a) What does it mean to be a STEM teacher?
    b) What do you privilege in student learning?
    c) How have your frames changed as you've moved through the program?
    d)What would you recommend to future student teachers?
  2. Think about some possible areas to explore:
    a) Assessment
    b) Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
    c) Social Justice in STEM Education
    d) Groupwork
    e) Language/Cognitive Demands
    f) Objectives and Standards
    g) other?
  3. Link the reflection to your name below.

SP22
Joselyne
Sierra
Misha
Libby
Adam
Christian.

Fall 2022

Melissa
Juliette
Josiah
Joe
Diego

Spring 2023

Maddie
Demian
Hannah
Megan