EDC 730 - Secondary Science Education 4+1 Pre-Practicum I

1 Credit(s) This field placement component accompanies EDC 778 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I in the Combined B.S. in Biology and Master of Education in Secondary Science Education with a Major in Teacher Education (4+1) licensure program. This course provides intensive experience and guidance in the field as students learn and practice instruction across the 5-12 Science Licensure curriculum. Candidates will receive at least one formal observation with pre- and post-conferences by their faculty supervisor. Students must be in a field placement and acquire pre-practicum hours and field experiences at 6 hours weekly (minimum total of 60 hours for the term). The course is graded as Pass/Fail/Marginal Pass. 1 credit.
Pre-requisite: Admission into the Combined BS Science-MEd Secondary Teacher Education 4+1 program
Co-requisite: EDC 778