ED396 Science Methods 5-12

3 credit(s)

Undergraduate:

• ED390   Social Studies Methods 5–12
• ED392   Music Methods K-12
• ED393   Spanish Methods K–12
• ED394   Communication Arts/Literature Methods 5–12
• ED395   Mathematics Methods 5–12
• ED396   Science Methods 5–12

Graduate:

• EDU540 Social Studies Methods 5-12
• EDU542 Music Methods K-12
• EDU543 Spanish Methods K-12
• EDU544 Communication Arts and Literature Methods 5-12
• EDU545 Mathematics Methods 5-12
• EDU546 Science Methods 5-12
• EDU548 Visual Arts Methods K-12

This course addresses curriculum, skills, and knowledge needed to teach science in grades 5-12. Topics  studied include, but are not limited to, national and state content standards, lesson and unit planning,  best practices, and evaluation procedures. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies,  utilization of technology, diverse learners, and assessment to guide instruction are stressed. 

Prerequisites or Concurrent Courses: Foundations, Educational Psychology and Child Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessing Student Learning Offered fall semester.