Science Methods

Catalog description

This course includes a comprehensive study of the principles, methods, and materials necessary for teaching science at the secondary level. Candidates explore effective elements of instruction as they relate to practical applications in the classroom. The course addresses teaching science through course readings, lesson and unit plan design, and videotaped mini-teaching sessions. This course includes a required field service component consisting of 20 hours of teaching with a practicing science teacher. Enrollment by permission only. Requires submission of a resume, a one-page philosophy of education writing sample, a data form, and permission of the coordinator of Science Education.