Advanced Certificate in Playful STEM Education Design: High-Performance Strategies
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Playful STEM Education Design: High-Performance Strategies certificate course is a comprehensive program that emphasizes the importance of integrating playful learning experiences into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. This course is crucial in today's industry, where there is a growing demand for educators who can foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills in students, preparing them for the future workforce.
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• Advanced STEM Integration: This unit will cover the latest strategies for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in a playful and engaging way. It will explore the benefits of STEM education and how to design hands-on, minds-on activities that promote inquiry-based learning.
• Engineering Design Process: This unit will delve into the engineering design process, which is a critical component of STEM education. Students will learn how to guide students through the various stages of the design process, including defining the problem, generating ideas, building prototypes, and testing and refining solutions.
• Coding and Robotics: This unit will focus on coding and robotics as powerful tools for STEM education. Students will learn how to introduce coding concepts to students in a developmentally appropriate way and how to incorporate robotics into their curriculum to enhance learning.
• Assessment and Evaluation: This unit will cover best practices for assessing student learning in STEM education. It will explore various assessment strategies, including formative and summative assessments, and how to use data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Differentiated Instruction: This unit will address the importance of differentiating instruction in STEM education to meet the needs of all learners. It will explore various strategies for differentiating content, process, product, and environment to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Project-Based Learning: This unit will cover project-based learning as a high-performance strategy for STEM education. Students will learn how to design and implement projects that engage students in authentic, real-world problem-solving and promote the development of 21st-century skills.
• Digital Citizenship: This unit will address the importance of digital citizenship in STEM education. Students will learn how to integrate technology into their curriculum while ensuring that students are safe, responsible, and ethical digital citizens.
• Maker Education: This unit will explore maker education as a powerful approach to STEM education. Students will learn how to create makerspaces, design maker challenges, and integrate making into their curriculum to promote creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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