2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

EDUC 542 - Teaching Secondary Science Methods


Credits: 3
This course is designed to help secondary education candidates understand research-based best practices in science education. The focus is on the local, state & national standards in science, including the legal & professional responsibilities to ensure student safety. Additional focus areas include instructional strategies appropriate for teaching science, assessment, culturally responsive teaching practices, and differentiation strategies. Emphasis is placed on writing lessons and a unit of instruction that incorporates technology, project/problem-based learning, and critical thinking skills. This course, taken at the graduate level, requires additional readings and assignments.
Related Courses: EDUC-441
Corequisite: EDUC-440