EDU 337S - Secondary School Curriculum Materials & Methodology in Science (Pre-Practicum)

3 Credit(s)

This course culminates pre-practicum courses required for certification in teaching science at the high school level. It prepares the student to teach effectively a modern science curriculum by emphasizing the philosophy and psychological foundations of science education, the current texts and materials, lab approaches, practical strategies, use of media including computer assisted instruction, and the relationship of science to societal issues. Students are required to test out their own theories of science instruction by fieldwork in local high schools. Three lecture hours per week plus two hours of fieldwork per week. Prerequisites: BIO302T and permission of supervising Department Chairperson.