EDUC 330 Specialty Methods of Instruction for All Learners: Science
The course explores fundamental applied issues in methods of science in the student’s field of specialty. Readings, discussions with the faculty, and visits to the classroom will provide the knowledge necessary to develop a curriculum and lesson plan book. Students are also expected to do a series of classroom observations and teach at least one lesson that will be videotaped. By the end of this course students have: developed a philosophy of science education; articulated several units of curriculum with lesson plans, activities, and assessment methods; coordinated this curriculum with state and national standards; examined state, national, and Advanced Placement curricula; become familiar with the misconception literature; become familiar with the “Best Practice” literature; developed familiarity with computer based instructional resources; and become a member of a professional teacher organization. The field component (ten hours) of the class is designed to give students observation time with in-service teachers and to review best practices for teaching Science as demonstrated in actual classroom settings. Prerequisite:
EDUC 101,
EDUC 102,
EDUC 201, AND
EDUC 202