CHEM 312 - Practical Considerations of Teaching Science

(2 S.H.)

An opportunity for the qualified teaching candidate to obtain practical knowledge about and experience in teaching science content. Objectives include (1) program planning and evaluation; (2) evaluating current curriculum materials to determine their alignment with local, state, and national science standards; (3) modifying existing lessons and curriculum materials to align with those standards; (4) developing assessments that evaluate the learning of science concepts and methods of scientific inquiry; and (5) using research in science education to justify and defend a proposed instructional model or curriculum. Credits may not be applied toward “electives” category of other programs in chemistry. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program, GPA of 2.75 or higher, and instructor’s permission.

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