ENGR 4956: Community-Based Integration Experience
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Course Description: This Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) course will explore the field of informal STEM education, a field of science and engineering education outside the formal school & classroom environments. This ELO is designed for Northeastern undergraduate and graduate students, especially those in any science, technology, engineering or math major or minor, but not limited to these disciplines. Enrolled students will explore opportunities to learn about science and engineering principles, frameworks relevant to informal STEM education in K-12 outreach programs, experiential learning theories (Kolb, 1984), curriculum frameworks for K-12 science & engineering education (Next Generation Science Standards and state-specific science, engineering, technology and digital literacy standards), STEM lesson development and delivery with a focus on place-based community needs, student learning assessment tools, and program evaluation. | Course Syllabus
