EDU516 Teaching of Sciences (Int. and Sec.)

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course addresses the knowledge and skills needed to teach science at the intermediate and secondary levels. Students are introduced to the nature of science, the goals of science education at the intermediate and secondary levels, science curricula, and effective science teaching to facilitate student learning. Students begin to develop the skills of lesson and unit planning as well as assessing science learning.  A practicum component of 60 hours is required.