Methods of Teaching Science

Course Description

Prepare prospective science teachers to be accomplished teachers in present day diverse middle or secondary school classrooms by creating a vision for successful science teaching. Candidates will deliver pedagogical content knowledge through appropriate instructional materials and by creating context for meaningful learning methods, strategies, and best practices.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss and analyze national and state science standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of science content for secondary schools.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the unique qualities of adolescents and young adults and the developmental factors that affect the teaching of science skills to this population.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to the affective and cognitive needs of diverse populations and cross-cultural literacies using the science curriculum.
• Demonstrate the use of current science methodologies and strategies.
• Demonstrate the use of current technology available to help develop students as science learners.
• Reflect on their own and other’s instruction as a means for self-improvement and self-understanding.
• Demonstrate the ability to access resources that help improve instruction, advance the knowledge and practice of the field, and develop professionalism.

Prerequisites

• TED305
• TED320