Teaching & Learning: Science ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course prepares teacher candidates for the exciting challenge of teaching science in an era of educational reform which takes a three-dimensional approach to science teaching that incorporates disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. This course integrates science content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and curricular knowledge to effectively craft lessons that meet the needs of all learners. The course prepares participants to create effective and engaging lessons using the current standards for science and literacy as instructional frameworks. Participants will connect with the science education community by joining the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This course has synchronous and asynchronous components; there are four face-to-face classes held at students’ regional college locations during which participants will learn about applying for science teaching positions, resume writing, and preparing and enacting science lessons. This course has four synchronous sessions during which participants will learn about applying for teaching positions, resume writing, and preparing and enacting lessons. As part of this course, students must complete at least 12.5 observation hours in a New York State middle or high school [mathematics] classroom to explore the application of what they are studying to a classroom setting. These hours are part of the 50 observation hours that Transitional B students must complete.