MIT Courses
11.124 Fall
Introduction to Teaching and Learning: Understanding Math and Science
E. Klopfer
Subject provides an introduction to teaching and learning
science and mathematics in a variety of K-12 settings. Through visits
to schools, classroom discussions, selected readings, and hands-on activities,
subject explores the challenges and opportunities of teaching. Topics
of study include educational technology, design and experimentation, education
reform, standards and standardized testing, scientific models, methods
of solving problems, student learning, and careers in education.
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11.125 Spring
Exploring K-12 Classroom Teaching
E. Klopfer
Subject uses K-12 classroom experiences, along with
student-centered classroom activities and student-led classes, to explore
issues in schools and education. 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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11.127 Spring
Computer Modeling for Education and Exploration
E. Klopfer
Project-based subject in which students from multiple
disciplines are encouraged to develop and investigate systems and ideas
from their fields of study as they explore the process of building and
testing models and simulations. Explores various modeling software packages,
criteria for developing the most appropriate simulation for a given situation,
and methods for evaluating the success and utility of models. Students
with an education focus consider what and how people learn from simulations,
and how modeling tools can be implemented in public school settings. Graduate
students are expected to complete additional assignments.
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Note: A Humanities Concentration in Education in DUSP, consists of 11.124, 11.125 and either 11.127 or the student teaching sequence (or other course by arrangement).
Teaching Sequence - Required for Certification
11.129 (Fall), 11.130 (IAP), 11.131 (Spring)
Educational Theory and Practice
E. Klopfer, R. Gibb
New three course sequence based at MIT that includes student teaching
component. Fall course is a seminar that prepares students for the classroom
through study of curriculum development, assesment, and classroom management.
IAP course involves full time student teaching in an area school. Spring
course includes some teaching as well as follow up coursework. Courses
meet in the late afternoon by arrangement with faculty.
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Wellesley 300 Fall
Educational Theory, Curriculum, Evaluation
K. Hawes
Focuses on the art of teaching: design of lesson plans, classroom management,
interactions with diverse communities of students, testing, discipline,
and varied approaches to the subject matter.
Wellesley 302 & 303 Spring
Seminar - Supervised Practice Teaching
K. Hawes & B. Beatty
Student teaching in a grade 6 to 12 classroom, supervised by a master
teacher.