Course Syllabus

Incorporating Literacy into STEM, Grade 7-12

In this course, you will learn a variety of strategies for incorporating literacy into STEM teaching and learning in the 7-12 classroom. Through the exploration of literature and learning strategies, you will discover how to connect student reading, research, comprehension and communication skills to strengthen the development of inquiry skills. 

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

1. • identify literacy connections that support student learning of STEM;
   • utilize literature in a variety of mediums as a provocation for STEM learning; and,
   • incorporate research, comprehension and communication skills to strengthen student inquiry skills.

Format

This course is a self-paced course. To obtain your completion badge for this course you will have to complete a self-reflection.

Grade Level

This course is suitable for educators teaching Grade 7 to 12.

Estimate Duration

This course should take you 60 minutes to complete.

Earn your badge 

You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Cross-Curricular Learning.

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