Master's program
Theories and Technologies of STEM Education
This master's program was developed within the framework of the Erasmus + project "Integrative Approach to STEM Teacher Training " (STEM).
44.04.01- Pedagogical education
Full-timeType of study
English & RussianLanguages
2 yearsDuration
Scholarship
Academic mobility option
Further studies at Ph.D. level
Spots availability
14
State - supported education
11
Tuition fee - based
Program description
The master's degree program offers innovative online and campus-based graduate courses for future educators in STEM disciplines in settings, such as schools, research centers, museums, industry, cultural institutions, and community agencies.
The program accepts candidates with BS in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Engineering, Education, Psychology, Child Development, Cognitive Science, and other related areas.
In this program, students will gain theoretical insights and practical skills. Internships and research projects in the field of science, education and communication will help students to grow as practitioners and innovators.
The program was developed within the framework of the European project Erasmus + with the participation of the University of Limerick (Ireland), the University of Helsinki (Finland), Linkoping (Sweden).
The program accepts candidates with BS in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Engineering, Education, Psychology, Child Development, Cognitive Science, and other related areas.
In this program, students will gain theoretical insights and practical skills. Internships and research projects in the field of science, education and communication will help students to grow as practitioners and innovators.
The program was developed within the framework of the European project Erasmus + with the participation of the University of Limerick (Ireland), the University of Helsinki (Finland), Linkoping (Sweden).
Top reasons to study
Interdisciplinary approach through project and problem-based learning
Academic mobility window: Students will get an opportunity to spend a semester in a European or Kazakh university
Individualized learning paths
Real life project activities
Key learning outcomes
The graduates of the program will be able to:
- PROMOTETo promote a holistic and comprehensive integrated approach to STEM education
- INTEGRATETo integrate and apply science and engineering practices into the instruction, curriculum materials and assessment
- DEVELOPTo develop an interdisciplinary approach to problem-based and inquiry-based learning
- CARRYTo carry out an independent STEM research project
- CULTIVATETo cultivate a culture of innovation in schools
- MOTIVATETo motivate and inspire students to choose STEM careers
- USETo use digital technologies to teach students (in the classroom)
- FINDTo find and use different teaching and learning resources
- COMMUNICATETo communicate effectively with colleagues and students to create a favorable environment for cooperative learning experience
Program structure
STEM Master's curriculum is based on integrated approach. The learning experience is organized through cycles of lectures, seminars, workshops, and laboratory work. The learning activities are relevant to STEM teaching practice. Students will be prompted to test their ideas and reflect on the outcomes during their studies.
In the first semester, students will acquire general knowledge about main features and advantages of STEM integrated education: understanding of the STEM being at the forefront of education in modern society and professional approaches within STEM. The newly developed courses "Introduction to STEM", "Global trends in education", "STEM project work" and "STEM research" will contribute to achieving this aim. The discipline "Mathematics and its applications in science and engineering" will display a foundation role of mathematics within the STEM concept.
The curriculum framework provides an opportunity to study fundamental STEM disciplines through various tracks: Physics, Mathematics, and Informatics; Chemistry, Biology and Ecology; Engineering and Technology; Primary education. Within these tracks, Master's students can enhance knowledge in specific fields and be skilled with the-state-of-the-art methods of teaching these subjects within the context of integrated STEM approach.
During the third semester, students will get competences in the field of education law, marketing, career planning and STEM-related ethic issues. After each semester, students will get an opportunity for practical training as STEM ambassadors within project summer programs for schoolchildren or at schools and organizations of non-formal education.
The fourth semester includes internship and Master's thesis.
- Admission requirements
- BS degree in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Engineering, Education, Psychology, Child Development, Cognitive Science, and other related areas.
Career opportunities
The graduates of the program can be engaged as teachers and educators at schools, education centres, interactive science museums, and children's technology parks.
The graduates of Master's degree program are eligible for further studies at PhD level.
The graduates of Master's degree program are eligible for further studies at PhD level.
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Associated partners: Sirius, school 115, Kvantorium in Rostov, Smart Rostov, Rostov Education management body, "Stupeni uspekha" education organization
Associated partners: Sirius, school 115, Kvantorium in Rostov, Smart Rostov, Rostov Education management body, "Stupeni uspekha" education organization
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