Teaching Learning and Technology Courses at Lehigh University
| Course ID | Course Title | Course Description |
| TLT-401 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | Foundations and key concepts in learning and instructional theory. Cognition and brain-based research with a focus on innovations in teaching and learning. This course was taught fully online by Dr. Bodzin during the Fall 2014 semester. |
| TLT-426 | Science in Elementary Education | Principles of the elementary science program. Demonstrations and discussions of appropriate materials and techniques for teaching science concepts to elementary school students. |
| TLT-367 | Environmental Education | Introductory environmental education course designed to prepare students to implement environmental education opportunities in formal and non-formal education settings. Topics include history and philosophy of environmental education, environmental laws and regulations, GIS, environmental issues and decision making, curriculum integration and environmental education teaching methodologies. This is a Web enhanced course containing both online and fieldwork components. |
| TBTE-446 | Science in MIddle Level and High School Education | Curricula, philosophy, methodology, strategies and safety in the teaching of middle and high school science. Emphasis on laboratory and instructional technology, at risk and underrepresented students and current models of science education. |
| TLT-480 | Curriculum Design and Innovation | Curricular models and their features, with a focus on how curricular design promotes learning in K-12 settings. Special emphasis on technology-enabled curricula, designing for brain-based learning, and curriculum’s role in innovation. |
I make extensive use of online Web-based resources in my Teacher, Learning and Technology classes at Lehigh University. Below are some selected samples of these resources:
GIS for Lehigh Watershed Investigations
This Web site contains a series of investigative questions that use LEO GIS coverages to promote inquiry-based learning of environmental education concepts through a watershed theme.
Abandoned Mine Drainage in Pennsylvania
Abandoned Mine Drainage in Pennsylvania is a science-technology-society (STS) role playing debate simulation. In this activity, learners investigate the AMD issue from differing perspectives. In their investigation, they identify AMD problems, search for a solution, evaluate options, and decide on a course of action to treat and clean up AMD in Pennsylvania.
Sprawl in the Lehigh River Watershed
This activity uses web-based GIS maps to explore sprawl in the Lehigh River watershed. Learners are introduced to sprawl and its effects on human and environmental health. GIS maps are used to study patterns of land use and population centers. Learners form their own opinions and decide on best practice solutions to land use problems and explore some of the options that land owners have today as a result of changing practices.
Stockertown Sinkhole Dilemma is a science-technology-society (STS) role playing debate simulation. In this activity, learners investigate the Stockertown sinkhole issue from differing perspectives. In their investigation, they identify sinkhole causes, problems, decide who should be responsible for sinkhole repair and remediation, and determine what new polices should be created to protect the interest of homeowners.
Carolina Coastal Science is an innovative, inquiry-based, science resource that utilizes the interactive technologies of the World Wide Web to explore science in coastal Carolina. Carolina Coastal Science has been created based on the goals stated in the National Science Education Standards. While this web site has been designed specifically for an Environmental Science component of a primary and secondary science curricula, it may be used in different curriculum areas. Teachers and students can use this web site independently or as a class using a number of different teaching strategies including open-ended inquiries, guided inquiries, independent research, and cooperative group learning. Carolina Coastal Science contains an interactive photojournal that students can use to construct their own set of inquiry questions to explore; an inquiry simulation in which students investigate the issues concerning the fate of the Shell Island Resort and then debate the future of this and other oceanfront structures threatened by coastal erosion; a section of "Inquiry Images" which can be used as whole class guided inquiry activities; and a Coastal Research Technology section that students can use to identify the scientific instruments used by oceanographers and coastal geologists to collect data. An educators guide is provided with a variety of teaching suggestions to incorporate this site into primary and secondary school classrooms.
Which Way Is North? is an activity that allows students to develop skills in understanding location by exploring a variety of unique geological formations using Quicktime Virtual Reality (QTVR) panoramas and topographic maps.
This activity allows you to explore a variety of dinosaur fossil bones from the Dinosaur National Monument quarry using Quicktime Virtual Reality (QTVR) panoramas and digital still imagery.
Geologic Explorations allows learners to explore a variety of unique geological formations using Quicktime Virtual Reality (QTVR) panoramas and digital still imagery.
Coastal Explorations is a virtual photojournal that allows learners to explore a variety of coastal formations and unique features in many different locations along the California and New Jersey coasts. Learners investigate the differences and similarities between California and New Jersey coasts. Areas to explore include coastal processes and coastal issues such as erosion, how human activities modify shorelines, and development issues people living on the coast encounter.