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46 School of Engineering A focus on STEM education has been building nationally, with recent emphasis on "design pedagogy," which utilizes the Technology and Engineering components of STEM to engage students in a highly integra- tive, intra- disciplinary fashion with deeply authentic teaching and learning experiences. Recently, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) recognized the value of the T&E of STEM and explicitly included engineering design into both their framework and detailed standards for PK-12 education. The School of Engineering at TCNJ, has substantial experiences and expertise in K-12 Technology and Engineering educa- tion, and integrative-STEM education. The School of Engineering's Department of Technological Studies has had strong STEM-oriented edu- cation programs since approximately 1987, when a strong shift towards design ("design pedagogy") occurred in the department's teacher prep- aration curriculum. Also, the Technological Studies Department started likely the country's first integrative-STEM teacher preparation program in 1998: the PK-6(8) "integrative-STEM Education (i-STEM)" program (originally named "Math/ Science/ Technology"). For the past several years, this integrative-STEM program has been the largest disciplinary content area for teacher education candidates at TCNJ. Additionally, TCNJ has been strongly involved nationally, serving on and for impor- tant national committees on PK-12 Technology and Engineering Education, has led the development of STEM teaching methods and has published substantially in the field. Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) The School of Engineering supports a MAT degree in Technology Education. The program description can be found under the School of Education graduate programs, under "STEM M.A.T. Programs." Program code: ETDTE_MAT01, Technology Education Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Integrative-STEM Education STEM_MED01 The Department of Technological Studies. Coordinator: Dr. Steve O'Brien, 609-771-2782, obriens@tcnj.edu Program code: XXXXXX, integrative-STEM (i-STEM) Education This program is designed for in-service (certified) teachers. The pro- gram offers an intellectually stimulating course of study that provides in-service teachers with integrative, design-centric teaching and learning methods applicable across PK-12 grade levels. Key components of the i-STEM M.Ed. program include: 1) Integrative: Substantial emphasis on Integrative (cross- curricular) methods, between STEM components but also, and as importantly, includes valuable connections with non-STEM content areas. 2) Design Pedagogies: Design pedagogies can be described as design-centric Problem/ Project Based Learning (PBL) methods, and are covered extensively. Design processes (the "T&E" of STEM) require higher levels of cognitive thinking, and impor- tantly, often include highly contextualized frameworks. 3) Content Area Knowledge: Content in individual STEM areas are covered throughout the program, within both Methods and Content courses, yielding valuable content/context specific appli- cability. Additional NJ State content endorsements may be pos- sible depending on individual's backgrounds. 4) Practical Approach: Gives teachers practical skills & knowledge, including curricular writing, inclusive practices, and deep con- nections to educational standards (Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core, 21st Century skills, etc.). TCNJ college certificates or NJ State certification paths are possible [Ex.: (i) NJ State Supervisor certification, (ii) TCNJ i-STEM Methods certifi- cate, (iii) TCNJ i-STEM Special Ed. Certificate, etc.] Admission Requirements: Bachelors degree with a valid teacher certification. Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—For test waiver information, please visit http://graduate.tcnj.edu/apply/. Submission of Graduate Application materials, including a Field Supplement Report. (See Graduate Studies website for more detailed descriptions of required application materials for matricu- lation and non-matriculation students.) Graduation Requirements: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the i-STEM M.Ed. program Completion of all program requirements/prerequisites Required Courses: I. Teaching & Learning Core 15 cr. STEM 510/Foundations in i-STEM STEM 520/i-STEM Pedagogy STEM 530/i-STEM Curriculum STEM 610/Emerging Trends & Issues in i-STEM Ed. STEM 660/ Creativity & Systems/ Critical Thinking in Education; STEM 700/i-STEM Ed. Capstone II. STEM Ed. Content & Research 9 cr. STEM 610/Math/ Statistics for i-STEM Education EDFN 508/Introduction to Education Research Any STEM Education Content course (student choice) III. STEM Ed. Electives 12 cr. Complete the four courses outlined in any of the following pathways (A) Supervisor certification: SUPV 520/Supervisor & Instructor Leadership CURR 514/Curriculum: Theory & Practice EDAD 617/ Advanced School Leadership: Supervision/ Administration ELEM/ CURR 555/Advanced Curriculum (B) Design: Any four of the STEM Ed. Content courses (listed at the end of this section) (C) Research: STEM 680/STEM Ed. Research STEM 710/Thesis Any two STEM Content courses (listed at the end of this section) (D) Inclusion/ Special Ed. [Three possible pathways] i. Inclusive Practice: English Language Learners ESLM 577 ESLM 579 ESLM 587 Choose one of: EDUC 513, EDUC 614, or EDUC 501 i. Inclusive Practice: Students with Disabilities EDUC 513 244328_001-091_r1.indd 46 9/1/17 1:40 PM

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