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Course No: EDUC.6225-031; SIS Class Nbr: 8898; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This blended course explores the ongoing efforts to improve the equity and quality of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. By examining a series of STEM education reform efforts form the local, state, and national levels, students will gain a practical and theoretical understanding of both the historical role policy plays in education and its chronic shortcomings. Students will investigate an example of a local example of STEM reform and report on it to the class from a reform perspective. Finally, the educator's role in implementing effective reform in is considered.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Ed.D. matriculated only
- Section Notes: Matriculated EDD students only.
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Iman Chahine
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to May 03
- Chat Hours: Tue 6-7pm*
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1410
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: Ed.D. in Leadership in Schooling: STEM Option
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