This National Science Foundation project grant of $299,980 will fund the integration of inquiry-based and project-based learning into the pre-service STEM teacher curriculum at Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.
Under the NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), the project aims to train pre-service STEM teachers to effectively utilize hands-on teaching methods through applied research experiences, professional development in engineering design and makerspaces, engineering design projects, mentoring, and early field teaching experiences. These interventions integrated into research credit hours are intended to serve as a model for developing engineering-literate pre-service STEM teachers. The project also seeks to evaluate factors contributing to teachers' self-efficacy in integrating new technologies and identify effective teacher preparation activities. Materials and lessons learned may influence similar programs nationwide.
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