About this Course

This course is aimed at equipping educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to teach Engineering and STEM concepts through engaging, interactive activities. It enables teachers to integrate engineering fundamentals into their curriculum, enhancing student learning and increasing diversity in the engineering field. The course covers essential topics from understanding the importance of engineering education to practical implementations like basic coding and computational thinking for young students.

Course Details at a Glance

  • Institution: UBCx
  • Subject: Engineering
  • Level: Introductory
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: Yes, in English
  • Associated skills: Basic Math, Engineering Design Process, Computational Thinking, Teaching

What Students Will Learn

  • The fundamentals of engineering and its importance in education.
  • How to leverage the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) framework in teaching.
  • Connection of engineering concepts with the Applied Design Skills and Technologies (ADST) curriculum.
  • Ways to promote diversity within the engineering field.
  • Understanding and application of the Engineering Design Process.
  • Different engineering disciplines and their educational implications.
  • Creation and implementation of engineering design challenges for classroom settings.
  • Fundamentals of computational thinking and basic coding activities suitable for young learners (K-3).
  • Strategic teaching constraints and assessment techniques for engineering education.
  • Practical classroom implementation strategies for the taught concepts.

Real-World Applications

Upon completion, educators can utilize these skills to develop more interactive and comprehensive STEM programs in schools, fostering a diverse and technically adept future generation. They can creatively integrate real-world engineering challenges into lessons, improve problem-solving skills among students, and evaluate their learning effectively using innovative assessment strategies. Additionally, these skills will help in nurturing critical thinking and teamwork among students through collaborative projects and tasks.