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Our Mission
The overall
mission of the Science and Mathematics Education Center is four-fold:
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To
conduct and support quality research on the teaching and learning of
science and mathematics at the pre-school, elementary, and secondary
levels |
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To
contribute to the development of quality science and mathematics
teaching and research professionals |
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To
design and provide ongoing professional development
for science and mathematics teachers in Lebanon and abroad |
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To
effect a positive influence on the quality and status of school
science and mathematics education locally, regionally,
and internationally |
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The center
currently accomplishes its mission through the performance of a
variety of functions including, but not limited to: |
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 Designing
and teaching science and mathematics education courses for
pre-service teachers and master s level graduate students in
cooperation with the Department of Education
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Designing
and conducting research on teaching, learning, and teacher
professional development in science and mathematics
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Designing
and developing instructional materials in science and mathematics
for students and teachers
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Maintaining
a current science and mathematics curriculum library for use by
pre-service and in-service teaching professionals
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Providing
outreach consultation in science and mathematics education for
schools, institutions, and governments regarding curriculum
design, the design of instructional environments, methods of
evaluation, and professional development of teachers
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Providing
in-service professional development for teachers and
subject-matter coordinators through
special courses, workshops, institutes, conferences, or through
participation in professional development initiatives sponsored by
AUB or other institutions and organizations.
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Contact
Information
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| Telephone |
00961-1-350000
ext: 3094 |
| FAX |
00961-1-744461 |
| Postal
address |
American
University of Beirut, Fisk Hall, Room 241, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Bliss
Street, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Electronic
mail |
General
Information: smec@aub.edu.lb |
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