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Mathematics,
Science, Technology, and Engineering Education
The graduate program in Mathematics, Science, Technology,
and Engineering Education (MSTE Education) at Tufts
University grants M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in three areas:
Mathematics Education, Science Education, and Engineering
Education. The program involves the collaboration of
faculty
from Tufts University
Departments of Education,
Child
Development, Mechanical Engineering,
Computer Science,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Mathematics, and
Physics and Astronomy,
and the Center for Engineering Educational Outreach,
and the
Center for Science and Mathematics Teaching. Interested applicants should contact
David Hammer for more information about this program.
Students in the MSTE Education program work closely with our faculty
and with faculty from other departments and research centers. We develop
research on how students learn in different content areas and on the
cultural, historical and philosophical influences on educational thought
and practices. Our main goal is to prepare the researchers and professionals
who will contribute to improve Pre-K-16 education for all students.
Specific research topics being developed by our faculty
include:
On Mathematics Education:
- Algebra in elementary, middle, and high school
- Children's learning of mathematical representations
- Children's learning of the written number system
- Everyday mathematics
On Science Education:
- Learning and instruction in physics, K-16
- Responsive teaching and responsive curricula
- Students' conceptual and epistemological resources for learning
- Complex systems perspectives on thinking, learning, and interaction
On Engineering Education:
- Learning and teaching engineering, K-16
- Integrating engineering with literacy,
science, and mathematics curriculum
- Assessment of students' progress as designers and innovators
Find out where some of our alumni
are working >
More Information about the Mathematics, Science, Technology
and Engineering Education Program
If you have further questions, please contact the Director of
the Program: Barbara Brizuela at
barbara.brizuela@tufts.edu. |
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