Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias from Coursera

¿Sabes que en el mundo actual, debido a la creciente presencia de alta tecnología en nuestras vidas, la demanda de trabajadores alfabetizados en matemáticas y ciencias es más alta que nunca y no da ninguna señal de que disminuirá en el futuro?

Mientras tanto, nuestro mundo está cambiando rápidamente y enfrenta muchos desafíos. Los problemas complejos en la economía, el medio ambiente, la agricultura y la salud a los que nos enfrentamos hoy en día requieren que las nuevas generaciones desarrollen habilidades de pensamiento crítico y creativo sin precedentes.

¿Cómo podemos preparar a los niños y niñas para que puedan desarrollar las habilidades de matemáticas y ciencias que les permitirán tener éxito en la escuela y en el mercado laboral?

Una de las piezas de ese rompecabezas es cambiar la práctica tradicional de enseñanza de matemáticas y ciencias, que se centra en la repetición, la memorización y la pregunta-respuesta, hacia una enseñanza temprana centrada en el estudiante.

El curso "Enseñanza Temprana de Matemáticas y Ciencias" se basa en el trabajo de reconocidos investigadores y profesionales de la educación en matemáticas y ciencias con amplia experiencia en escuelas y aulas, tanto dentro como fuera de América Latina y el Caribe.

A lo largo del curso, introduciremos temas esenciales de la enseñanza centrada en el estudiante. Aprenderás:

1. La importancia de abordar las matemáticas y las ciencias desde una edad temprana.

2. El rendimiento actual de los estudiantes de primaria en matemáticas y ciencias en América Latina y el Caribe.

3. Cómo las prácticas de enseñanza centrada en el estudiante apoyan el desarrollo del pensamiento matemático-científico y el pensamiento crítico.

4. Cómo incorporar la enseñanza basada en la investigación y la resolución de problemas en el aula.

5. Los elementos esenciales de las prácticas centradas en el estudiante para fomentar un mejor aprendizaje.

A través de lecturas, videos, actividades prácticas y ejemplos de aulas en América Latina, el curso ayudará a docentes y administradores a cambiar las prácticas de enseñanza temprana en las aulas de matemáticas y ciencias.

La evidencia es clara: todos pueden aprender matemáticas y ciencias. ¡En este curso, aprenderás cómo hacer que estas materias sean más motivadoras y significativas para todos los estudiantes!

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Syllabus

Semana 1: Aprendizaje de Matemáticas y Ciencias en América Latina y el Caribe

Bienvenido(a) al curso Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias, ofrecido por el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Este curso forma parte de una Especialización en Métodos de educación efectiva.

Módulo 2: Enseñanza centrada en el estudiante

Compare el enfoque centrado en el profesor y centrado en el estudiante. Explore temas relacionados con i) el aprendizaje basado en la ubicación, ii) el aprendizaje centrado en la resolución de problemas, iii) la interacción entre estudiantes y iv) objetivos claros de aprendizaje. Para cada uno de estos temas, el módulo compara las prácticas de LAC versus países de alto rendimiento, presenta lo que dice la literatura, presenta estrategias (ganancias y consideraciones) e ilustra la aplicación de las estrategias de enseñanza a partir de los 8 programas discutidos en el libro “Todos los niños cuentan”.

Módulo 3: Técnicas para que todos puedan aprender

Presenta la enseñanza explícita como un elemento esencial para la enseñanza por indagación y centrada en la solución de problemas, y considera la instrucción explícita efectiva, que incluye mini-lecturas, instrucción directa, andamiaje y retroalimentación. Para cada uno de estos temas, el módulo compara las prácticas de LAC con las de los países de alto rendimiento, presenta lo que dice la literatura, presenta estrategias (ganancias y consideraciones) e ilustra la aplicación de las estrategias de enseñanza a partir de los 8 programas discutidos en el libro Todos los niños cuentan.

Módulo 4: Enseñanza inclusiva

Explora temas de diversidad (brecha de género, educación bilingüe, brecha de raza, y brecha de niveles socio-económicos), integración a los padres y comunidad en el proceso de enseñanza. Para cada uno de esos temas el módulo explora: Contexto (brechas actuales): ¿Qué problemas de aprendizaje existen actualmente entre diferentes grupos de estudiantes?, ¿qué dice la literatura?, el estado de la investigación sobre cómo cerrar estas brechas, ¿cómo podemos cerrar la brecha en ALC: estrategias específicas para cerrar las brechas en la región? y ¿qué funciona?, ejemplos de programas y prácticas que han sido eficaces para enseñar de manera inclusiva.

Módulo 5: Poniendo en práctica: actividad de revisión entre pares

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Enseña las habilidades críticas necesarias para que los estudiantes tengan éxito más adelante en la vida

Se basa en el trabajo de investigadores y profesionales reconocidos en educación en matemáticas y ciencias

Proporciona estrategias prácticas para mejorar la enseñanza de las ciencias y matemáticas en el aula

Incorpora ejemplos de aulas latinoamericanas, lo que hace que el contenido sea relevante para los educadores de la región

Cubre temas esenciales de enseñanza centrada en el estudiante

El curso es multidisciplinario, abarcando matemáticas y ciencias

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias with these activities:

Review the recommended prerequisite course or materials

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Reviewing the prerequisite course materials will help you to recall and strengthen your foundational knowledge in probability and statistics, which will be essential for success in this course.

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Gather the recommended materials, such as textbooks or online resources.
Begin reviewing the materials, focusing on the key concepts and formulas.
Take practice problems or quizzes to assess your understanding and identify areas where you may need further review.

Explore online tutorials and resources related to mathematics and science education

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Engaging with online tutorials and resources will provide you with additional insights and perspectives on effective mathematics and science teaching practices.

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Identify reputable websites or platforms that offer tutorials and resources on mathematics and science education.
Explore the available resources and select those that align with your interests and learning goals.
Follow the tutorials and engage with the provided activities and exercises.

Participate in online discussions or forums related to mathematics and science education

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Participating in online discussions will allow you to connect with other educators, share ideas, and gain diverse perspectives on mathematics and science teaching.

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Identify online forums or discussion groups dedicated to mathematics and science education.
Join the discussions and actively participate by sharing your thoughts, asking questions, and responding to others.
Engage respectfully with other participants and be open to learning from their experiences and insights.

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Solve practice problems and complete exercises related to the course content

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Regular practice will help you to solidify your understanding of the course concepts and improve your problem-solving skills.

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Review the course materials and identify key concepts and problem types.
Seek out practice problems or exercises from textbooks, online resources, or your instructor.
Solve the problems and check your answers to identify areas where you need additional practice.

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Creating a lesson plan or teaching activity will allow you to apply the principles of student-centered teaching and design engaging learning experiences for your students.

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Review the course materials and identify the key concepts and skills that you want your students to learn.
Research and select student-centered teaching strategies that align with your learning objectives.
Design a lesson plan or teaching activity that incorporates these strategies.

Volunteer or tutor students in mathematics or science

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Mentoring or tutoring others will not only benefit the students you assist but also reinforce your own understanding of the course concepts.

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Identify opportunities to volunteer or tutor at local schools or community centers.
Prepare lesson plans and activities that are tailored to the needs of your students.
Work with students to improve their understanding of mathematics and science concepts.

Organize and review your course notes, assignments, and other materials

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Organizing and reviewing your materials will help you to consolidate your learning and identify areas where you may need additional study.

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Gather all of your course materials, including notes, assignments, readings, and any other resources.
Organize your materials in a logical and accessible manner, such as using a binder or digital filing system.
Review your materials regularly to reinforce your understanding of the course content.

Career center

Learners who complete Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Curriculum Developer

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Educational Researcher

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Science Education Researcher

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Professor of Education

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Math Education Researcher

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Education Consultant

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Science Curriculum Specialist

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Educational Administrator

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Math Teacher

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Math Curriculum Specialist

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Dean of Education

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Instructional Designer

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Science Policy Advisor

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Math Policy Advisor

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Science Teacher

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