Pedagogy: HPS in STEM education

Current education research makes a strong case for STEM teaching that is informed by the history and philosophy of science and math. See the resources below to start exploring the pedagogical rationale for integrating HPS into STEM education. Resources on the History and Philosophy of Science in STEM education Professional societies supporting history in STEM education…

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Plan a Lesson

The resources on this page guide you through how to apply historical perspectives to enrich a STEM lesson using the 5E instructional model. Using the 5E model can help assure that the history content you have researched is an active and integral part of the lesson, not just an add-on or afterthought. Historical inquiry can be hands–on, as the many…

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Why Perspectives?

Perspectives on Science and Math is a course in the UTeach curriculum sequence taught by faculty in the history or philosophy of science or mathematics. This course helps future STEM educators understand that science is a dynamic human endeavor that has been shaped by practical needs, social conflicts, and individual personalities. In this course, students prepare lesson…

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