Two students are engaged in a science experiment. (Image courtesy of Society for Science and the Public on flickr.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Eric Klopfer
MIT Course Number
11.125
As Taught In
Spring 2009
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Description
This class uses K-12 classroom experiences, along with student-centered classroom activities and student-led classes, to explore issues in schools and education. Students in this course spend time each week observing pre-college math and science classes. Topics of study include design and implementation of curriculum, addressing the needs of a diversity of students, standards in math and science, student misconceptions, methods of instruction, the digital divide, teaching through different media, and student assessment.
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