Science Teaching Methods

Catalog description

The focus of this course is on preparing students to be in general science teaching methods and will include basic information and variances found within the different science teaching fields (i.e. Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science). The scope will include laboratory safety and design, incorporating demonstrations in teaching, designing curricula and assessments specific to science courses, the Next Generation Science Standards, and other teaching methods specific to science subjects. There is a practicum component to the course that will allow the students to practice these methods by teaching students at the junior high level.