Methods of Teaching Science at the Secondary Level

Catalog description

Science methods at the secondary level is designed for those with a background in science. The intent of this course is to provide an integrated perspective of teaching science from grade 7-12. This course will provide active learning of science concepts through various inquiry activities. Following the learning theories that have produced both the Next Generation Science Standards and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for science, this course will utilize projects, cases, and problems in real world settings using a diversity of instructional methods and strategies to provide each student with the opportunity to learn how to teach inquiry and problem-solving across the sciences. Education majors only.