Teaching Sci In Secdary Sch.

Catalog description

The course is designed to foster the development and understanding of principles and major concepts of science as they relate to middle and secondary school teaching. It also incorporates current theories and practices in science teaching. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the concepts of science as inquiry, developing research skills, and applying research findings to the teaching and learning of science. Safety in the classroom and legal issues will be discussed. Students will discuss and analyze various classroom management techniques. Students will develop lesson and unit plans incorporating technological approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners, as well as, gifted and talented students. Students will be knowledgeable of Virginia's SOLs and design instruction reflective of the SOLs. Also, students will participate in a series of organized practicum experiences in a public school secondary science classroom. Prerequisite: Restricted to secondary education candidates.