STEM Education for K-3 Teachers
Learn to integrate engineering and STEM concepts into K-3 classrooms through hands-on activities and design challenges.
Learn to integrate engineering and STEM concepts into K-3 classrooms through hands-on activities and design challenges.
This course equips educators with practical strategies for teaching engineering and STEM concepts to K-3 students. Participants learn to design and implement engaging hands-on activities that introduce young learners to fundamental engineering concepts. The curriculum covers the engineering design process, computational thinking, and basic coding activities suitable for early elementary education. Special emphasis is placed on promoting diversity in engineering fields and connecting activities to curriculum standards. Teachers gain confidence in creating their own engineering design challenges and assessment strategies.
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental engineering concepts for early education
Design hands-on STEAM activities for K-3 students
Implement computational thinking and basic coding lessons
Create engaging engineering design challenges
Develop effective assessment strategies for STEM activities
Promote diversity in engineering education
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
The course provides comprehensive training for K-3 educators in STEM teaching methodologies. Teachers learn about the engineering design process, different types of engineering, and age-appropriate computational thinking strategies. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities and practical implementation in elementary classrooms. Special focus is given to creating inclusive learning environments and promoting diversity in engineering fields.
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Instructor
5 Courses
Distinguished STEM Education Specialist and Professional Development Leader
Emily Macedo serves as Professional Development Facilitator at UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach, where she helps educators integrate STEAM activities into their classrooms. Drawing from five years of teaching experience in Ontario with grades 4-5 students, she brings a diverse background in science, art, physical education, and special education. As a bilingual educator, she specializes in developing and delivering professional development programs that reflect current educational needs and prepare teachers for modern classroom challenges. At Geering Up, she focuses on building teacher confidence in implementing STEM activities through project-based and inquiry-based learning approaches. Her work includes creating professional development resources that help teachers integrate innovative STEAM activities into their curriculum while maintaining engagement and accessibility for all students. Through her role on the professional development team, she continues to advance Geering Up's mission of making STEM education more engaging and accessible while supporting educators in creating future-facing learning environments.
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