Teaching Middle School Physical Science Using Technology - Content and Methodology

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Candidates will investigate details of the Living Environment examined in middle school including: foundations of scientific inquiry, diversity in science education, cell biology, genetics, molecular genetics, evolution, botany, human biology, and ecology. In addition to the content investigation, candidates will gain knowledge of and demonstrate competence with instructional techniques and methods designed to enhance the middle school science learning experience. Student centered lesson development and planning which addresses topics such as differentiation of instruction, both formative and summative assessment, and infusion of technology, will constitute a major element of the course. Candidates select a range of teaching/learning methods, media, and instructional technology that enhance and individualize activities for diverse learncrs in inclusive classrooms. Criteria, rubrics, reflective practice techniques and assessments are developed. Curriculum alignment with state and national standards and the application of curriculum design, learning theory and use of the learning technologies of the information age are focuses of the course. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: EDSC 630