Science Teaching Methods

Catalog description

This course presents curriculum, methods, and special concerns for teaching science in the middle and high school levels. The intent of this course is for students to utilize their theoretical understandings and content knowledge in direct application to the classroom setting. Topics which will be emphasized include curriculum planning, assessment strategies, instructional materials, teaching and learning strategies, and effective instruction as it relates to teaching science. Students will experience a multi-week pre-student teaching clinical during this course.