Integrating Engineering & Literacy in Elementary & Middle School

Course Description

Introduction to the theory, curricula, and practices of teaching integrated engineering and literacy units. Topics include disciplinary engineering practices, connecting literacy and engineering, analysis of example implementations, and supportive literacy practices. Required implementation of sample curricular units in educational settings.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 2.75 GPA; Course requires access to students in a professional setting (teacher or otherwise) 

Instructor Approval: Requires completion of a very short questionnaire about your teaching experience and access to students. 

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Remission Eligible: Not eligible. 

This is an online/virtual asynchronous course that has no fixed meeting pattern and gives students the flexibility to interact with course content on their own schedule; some asynchronous courses may include required sessions and/or proctored exams at specific times. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

Required Materials: all students/teachers must purchase or have in possession the Novel Engineering book. You can purchase this book at the following sites:

NSTA

Amazon