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Introduction to Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science

A photograph of homemade light houses.

A photo of the Fastplants project: plant lighthouses made from cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, and fluorescent lights. (Photo by Prof. Eric Klopfer.)

Instructor(s)

MIT Course Number

11.124

As Taught In

Fall 2004

Level

Undergraduate

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to teaching and learning in a variety of K-12 settings. Through visits to schools, classroom discussions, selected readings, and hands-on activities, we explore the challenges and opportunities of teaching. Topics of study include educational technology, design and experimentation, student learning, and careers in education.


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