معرفی
Jeffrey Pera serves as a Visiting Instructor at Salem State University's McKeown School of Education, where he teaches core courses in Early Childhood Education including EDC 708/709 (Early Childhood Med Pre-practicum), EDC 722 (STEAM Methods in Mathematics), EDC 735/736 (4+1 Pre-practicum series), EDC 829 (Pre-K/K Practicum), EDU 920X (Practicum), and EEC 302 (STEAM Curriculum Development).
His research focuses on Early Childhood Education with specialized expertise in STEM integration and mathematics pedagogy for young learners. He develops curriculum frameworks that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through hands-on, age-appropriate methodologies emphasizing foundational skill development in early childhood settings.
Dr. Pera's instructional approach centers on practical application through pre-practicum and practicum experiences, preparing educators to implement STEAM concepts across diverse early childhood classrooms while addressing developmental milestones and inclusive teaching strategies.