Course Description
Science instructional strategies and classroom assessment for students in grades 7 through 12. Classroom management, lesson planning, and safety in the science classroom.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to complete a special project (paper, module, etc.).
Athena Title
METHODS SCI TEACH
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite
(EPSY 2020 or EDUC(EPSY) 2130) and (EFND 2030 or EDUC(EFND) 2110)
Corequisite
ESCI 3450 and ESCI 4450/6450
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
ESCI 4460 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundational skills necessary for planning, teaching, and evaluation in the secondary classroom. 2. Show that you can effectively engage students in active science learning through multiple teaching strategies. 3. Plan, set up, manage, and assess laboratory activities. 4. Explain how students learn science and apply these ideas in lesson planning. 5. Demonstrate that you can teach science to diverse learners. 6. Show that you understand the cultural background of your students and that you can effectively communicate with them. ESCI 6460 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundational skills necessary for planning, teaching, and evaluation in the secondary classroom. 2. Show that you can effectively engage students in active science learning through multiple teaching strategies. 3. Plan, set up, manage, and assess laboratory activities. 4. Explain how students learn science and apply these ideas in lesson planning. 5. Demonstrate that you can teach science to diverse learners. 6. Show that you understand the cultural background of your students and that you can effectively communicate with them.
Topical Outline
ESCI 4460 1. Orientation and first day of school 2. Pre-assessment of students 3. Classroom and lab safety 4. Laboratory management 5. Planning for instruction 6. Learning objectives for science instruction 7. Children's science learning 8. Sequencing instruction into a learning cycle 9. Reading and writing strategies 10. Concept mapping strategies 11. Inquiry-based science 12. Assessment ESCI 6460 1. Orientation and first day of school 2. Pre-assessment of students 3. Classroom and lab safety 4. Laboratory management 5. Planning for instruction 6. Learning objectives for science instruction 7. Children's science learning 8. Sequencing instruction into a learning cycle 9. Reading and writing strategies 10. Concept mapping strategies 11. Inquiry-based science 12. Assessment
Syllabus