Methods of Teaching Science: 3 semester hours

Catalog description

Science course designed for prospective teachers to develop competence and confidence needed to teach science in K-12 classrooms. This competence involves a level of understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical best practices that include the use of 5E Model lesson planning and implementation. The focus will be on teaching and learning science in the K-12 classroom through the integration of science content, differentiation strategies and assessment tools. As a capstone project, Students will be expected to demonstrate science content knowledge through a 5EModel science lesson designed and taught to students.