MCED 7328 - Science Education

Three credit hours.

Science Methods is designed to prepare graduate candidates with the specialized expertise, professional development, and communication skills to strengthen effectiveness as a middle school science teacher. The class will focus on the advanced knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to practice current methods of inquiry-based instruction and learning. This instruction shall include the application of hands-on activities that focus on the use of manipulation and has an emphasis on integrating science within the curriculum. There will be a strong emphasis on the use of technology for curriculum development and lesson presentations. The student will use the content to develop those pedagogical techniques and activities that encourage and promote gains in science learning.