SCI 4010 - Methods For Sec. Sci. Teacher

Credit(s) 3

This course is an introduction to teaching methods in Science Education for students intending to pursue secondary licensure in Biology or Chemistry or Earth Science for grades 6-12. As a foundational course in science education methodology, this course explores topics such as the nature of science and scientific inquiry, constructivism as a learning theory and a teaching perspective, conceptual change, inquiry-based instruction, formative and summative assessments, and national and state science standards, among others. In addition, methods for teaching discipline-specific content (including hands-on laboratory activities) will be addressed. Students will be required to complete 20 hours of supervised secondary classroom observation in a biology or chemistry or earth science classroom. (SCI 4010 will not satisfy the general education requirement, nor count toward a major or minor within the Department of Natural Sciences.)

Prerequisites
EDU 2510, either BIO 3980 or CHM 4980 or ENV 4980, TEP
Modality: Three lecutre hours per week.
Course Frequency:
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