Developing The Critical Thinker
University of Kansas, Center for STEM Learning
A deep understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics lies at the heart of a rich, fulfilling life. Emerson eloquently said, "To the dull mind all nature is leaden. To the Illumined mind the whole world burns and sparkles with lights." No matter what a person does with their life, becoming a flexible, adaptive, critical thinker is the desired outcome of a strong education. Developing that critical thinker is the mission of the UKanTeach program at the University of Kansas Center for STEM Learning. The future educators who are enrolled in UKanTeach gain a deep, rich understanding of the STEM disciplines and then pass that on to their students throughout Kansas. NSTA takes you to Lawrence, Kansas.
ukanteach.ku.edu