Semester:
Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
A teaching certificate with concentration in science teaching at elementary or secondary level. Enrollees should be teaching or otherwise have access to a classroom for the practical components of this course.
Description:
Responses to contemporary over-emphasis on memorization and coverage of content knowledge in science teaching. Theoretical knowledge, techniques, and practical skills necessary to teach science for understanding.
Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
A teaching certificate with concentration in science teaching at elementary or secondary level. Enrollees should be teaching or otherwise have access to a classroom for the practical components of this course.
Description:
Inquiry and the nature of science as part of current science education reforms. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills for including inquiry and the nature of science in science instruction.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
A teaching certificate with concentration in science teaching at elementary or secondary level. Enrollees should be teaching or otherwise have access to a classroom for the practical components of this course.
Description:
Philosophy and methods supporting action research in sciences and mathematics classrooms. Design and implementation of an action research project in student’s own setting. Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting project results. Reflection on study’s value.