Graduating STEM Competent and Confident Teachers: The Creation of a STEM Certificate for Elementary Education Majors

by: Tony P. Murphy and Gina J. Mancini-Samuelson

A collaborative of STEM and education faculty developed a STEM certificate aimed at elementary education majors. Initial assessment results showed significant gains in confidence and competence on the basis of knowledge test items.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2012Stock # jcst12_042_02_18Volume 042Issue 02

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