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Frequently Asked Questions
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I took in the past a course of Professional Development- why should I take this course again?
In this course you will find multiple technical, engineering and science activities and information which are blended within the Professional Development topics. This blend makes our course, robust and comprehensive for a STEM teacher.
What are the prerequisites to join the STTPD course?
US ORT STTPD course is designed for people who have a bachelor’s degree in one or more of the STEM related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
I’m a science teacher in elementary school, can I take this course?
As long as you have a bachelor’s degree in one of the STEM related fields, you can join the course.
How does your course help me in the classroom?
This course, follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 26 competencies and skills as adopted by the NYAS. As such, the course equips the teachers with a mindset that integrates many of the modern life aspects into the class; starting with understanding what Energy is and exercising it through simulations, budget management, using excel, building a mathematical model to predict cost reduction plan and more, while working in teams, and following the engineering design process which can be applied to any aspect of life and specifically for high school students.
You write in the course introduction that there is a lack in STEM teachers. I’m a science teacher already, I can get a job as a science teacher everywhere, why should I take your course? What advantage does your course give me?
US ORT STTPD course provides every teacher with a methodology for working in class. Whether you are a science teacher or a math teacher, the idea is to provide you, the teacher with a methodology where you teach your students in an interdisciplinary way, with multiple engaging activities.
Do we have home assignments to do? How many hours/ week I have to allocate for the home assignments?
Yes. – about 2-3 hrs/week.
How many credits do I get at the end of the course?
The credits as approved by CTLE are 39 hours towards continuing education.
During the course, there are some activities that are in teams, how does the work in teams take place if the course is online?
We use virtual rooms and set each team to a separate “ room” so there will be no distractions for the working process.
How can I make up for a class that I missed?
Teachers/students, can make up missed class, by reading the relevant chapters in the STTPD book and sending questions to the instructor.
How is the grade determined?
- Class Participation in Tasks and Activities – 50%
- Homework – 20%
- Final Project – 30%
What is the % of attendance needed?
Minimum 85%
Can we download the activities and the slides?
The activities will be provided by the instructor. The slides can be downloaded in a pdf format
If we are working in teams, how do you determine the grade for each individual?
While you are working in teams, in separate “rooms”, the instructor “visits” each “room” and Observes the work of the team members.
Refund policy - If I join the course, and after 2 or 3 sessions, I find out that this is not what I want. Can I get a refund?
Please refer to the BRAMSON ORT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CATALOG /January 2023