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Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, Vol. 23, No. 4, 297-301 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0270467603256080

MSTS Inquiry for Career-Change Teachers

Barbara S. Spector

University of South Florida spector{at}tempest.coedu.usf.edu

Ruth S. Burkett

Central Missouri State University rsburkett{at}earthlink.net

This article presents the design of, and students' responses to, a Web-enhanced course titled "Inquiry Methods Integrating Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Society (MSTS) in Elementary Grades." The course was part of the pilot test of a novel approach to a compressed-time alternative pathway masters of arts in teaching degree for career-change students in elementary education. Students' responses indicated this approach to MSTS and inquiry served to unify many of the other courses in the degree program.

Key Words: MSTS • math • science • technology • and society • inquiry • elementary education • career change • teacher education


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