EDU 307 - Secondary Science Methods (1)

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunities to enhance science content knowledge and develop pedagogical skills needed for effective science teaching in middle and high school classrooms. A great deal of class time is devoted to experiential activities that deal with science content and process skills, and how to teach them to middle and high school students. Students will demonstrate their ability to effectively teach science using various strategies such as inquiry, modeling and computer simulations. This course is conducted at the practicum site. Transportation to and from the practicum site is the responsibility of the student. Prerequisites: EDU 205, 215, 230, 240, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course requires an in-person practicum experience at the school. Students doing online learning are not eligible to take this course.