ATLAS Course Integration Models
Curricular Models that Infuse Technology and Engineering Concepts and Skills
Faculty participating in ATLAS activities have developed course models for infusing technology and engineering concepts and skills in a variety of courses taken by elementary and early education students. Models include a new engineering course being piloted at one community college, a learning community that pairs English and Biology courses that infuse engineering content and skills, and a math course that introduces a unit on mechanical engineering to reinforce math concepts taught. The following are examples of these models.
- Bristol Community College
An Engineering and Technology Learning Community for Elementary Educators, Donna Fernandes, Science Faculty and J.P. Nadeau, English Faculty - Northern Essex Community College
- Infusing Engineering in a Physical Science Course, Mark Reinhold, Science Faculty
- Integrating Engineering and Technology in a Language and Literacy Course for Elementary Educators, Kim Valcourt, Elementary Education Faculty
- Holyoke Community College
Engineering Activities in a Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar, Tricia Kiefer, Education Faculty. - Bridgewater State College
Teaching Science and Social Studies in Elementary School, Niki Glen, Elementary and Early Childhood Education Faculty - Fitchburg State College
Infusing Engineering and Technology in a Biology Course, Chris Cratsley, Graduate Program Chair, Biology and Secondary Education
For information on the ATLAS program, email atlas[at]mos.org, or call 617-589-4236.
ATLAS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0702853. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
