Full course description
ASPIRE Semester 3, Course 18: Using STEM to Support Student Learning
January 20th, 2026
Course 18: Using STEM to Support Student Learning is the 3rd course of Semester 3 in the ASPIRE to Teach program in the College of Education.
This course equips educators across grade bands to leverage STEM as a powerful interdisciplinary approach to support student learning and engagement. Through three differentiated tracks, candidates will explore the integration of mathematics, science, engineering, and literacy to design developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and academically rigorous learning experiences aligned to instructional standards. Standards addressed: NJ Professional Standards for Teachers: 2, 6, 7, 8; CAEP: R1.3; INTASC: 2, 6, 7, 8
Track 18A: P–3 Educators (Birth–Age 8)
Empowers P–3 educators to integrate early mathematics and literacy within STEM learning, emphasizing number operations, measurement, patterning, and reasoning through language-rich, play-based experiences. Candidates will learn to conduct integrated assessments in natural contexts—such as counting in dramatic play or identifying shapes during sensory exploration—to support DAP and culturally inclusive instruction. Special focus is given to remediation of early mathematics difficulties, integration of literacy in math instruction, and application of these strategies in clinical settings.
Track 18B: Mathematics/Literacy Integration (K–6)
Focuses on building connections between math and literacy instruction by exploring how numeracy, mathematical discourse, and problem-solving can be supported through reading, writing, and oral communication. Educators will design cross-curricular lessons that support struggling learners and promote comprehension of mathematical language and reasoning. Emphasis is placed on math talks, literature-based math tasks, and family engagement through STEM-literacy connections.
Track 18C: STEM/Literacy Integration (Grades 7–12)
Prepares secondary educators to integrate STEM practices with academic literacy strategies that support comprehension, argumentation, and content-area writing in STEM fields. Candidates will design activities such as science literacy annotation, engineering notebooks, and real-world problem-solving tasks that support multilingual learners, struggling readers, and students with IEPs. Educators will develop formative assessments that align with content standards and provide insight into student understanding and misconceptions.
Dates
January 20th, 2026
Pricing
$400.00
Refunds
Typically no refunds are allowed. For inquiries, please contact the ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.
Have Questions?
Contact The ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.