EDSE 6635 Science Methods, 6-12

This course will prepare teacher candidates who can identify key components of effective planning for secondary science, develop effective plans for teaching science to diverse secondary learners, and justify the impact of the context on planning for secondary science teaching and learning. There will be 15 hours of directed field-based experiences embedded into this course.

Registration Name

Science Methods, 6-12

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and demonstrate how engaging students in scientific inquiry facilitates students learning and development of scientific knowledge. 
2. Develop effective online and in-person inquiry-based lesson plans for teaching science to diverse learners.
3. Develop a unit plan engaging students in science learning by setting appropriate goals consistent with the knowledge of how students learn science.
4. Apply science concepts to students' personal lives, needs, and interests through inquiry, instruction, and experience. 
5. Identify and plan fair and equitable science assessment strategies that evaluate student progress toward learning objectives. 
6. Identify and articulate inquiry-based practices and personal perspectives regarding instructional approaches for inquiry-based science teaching.