SCE480B Methods of Teaching Science

Encourages the active exploration of the question, "What is good science teaching?" Activities provide an open forum in which students construct their own ideas about effective science instruction so those ideas inform their developing science teaching styles. Aims to increase student comfort, confidence, and competence in using effective science teaching methods by relating the nature of science to the way kids develop an understanding of the science of nature, introducing practical, applicable models of best practice techniques and, providing opportunities to experiment with those techniques in a risk-free setting. Personally meaningful constructs of good science teaching will emerge. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Elementary Education MAT Program, ELE500, EPS511. 2 semester hours