SCE - Science Education

This course is designed to provide active exploration of scientific inquiry for teacher candidates. The main topics in this course are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and will increase teacher candidates’ understanding and skills to participate in inquiry across the science domains (physical, earth , chemical, and life sciences) through a variety of hands-on scientific investigations. Relevant connections between science content and teaching practices in the elementary classroom will be explored and discussed. Course content focuses on science content, inquiry-based science pedagogy, and the integration of informal education resources and technology. Pre-requisite(s): LAN 110 and LAN 150. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

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 risk-free setting. Personally meaningful constructs of good science teaching will emerge. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Elementary Education Program 3 quarter hours

This course encourages the active exploration of the question, "What is good science teaching?" The question, "What is good science teaching?" The construct ideas about effective science instruction to inform their developing science teaching styles. These activities aim to increase student comfort, confidence, and competence in using effective science teaching methods by relating the nature of science to the way children 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 risk - free setting. Personally meaningful constructs of good science teaching will emerge. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Elementary Education Program Co-requisite(s): None. 2 semester hours

This course will investigate exemplary science instruction for middle school. There is an in-depth focus on exemplary science instruction, fluency with middle level instructional content, and appropriate use of diverse instructional strategies. Students will increase content competence, resources and technological abilities through investigation of effective science teaching methods for middle school. They will use best practice middle level techniques for teaching science in an actual or simulated setting. They will also enrich understanding of critical science content and concepts. Personally meaningful constructs of middle level science teaching will emerge from the participant investigations. Prerequisite(s): none. 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours

This course is designed to provide active inquiry and exploration of scientific content for teacher candidates. The main topics in this course are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and will increase teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills to participate in inquiry across the science domains (physical, earth , chemical, and life sciences) through a variety of hands-on scientific investigations. Course content focuses on science content, inquiry-based science pedagogy, and the integration of informal education resources and technology. Relevant connections between science content and teaching practices in the classroom will be explored and discussed. A course meets general education science content requirements for students in the Elementary Education MAT program. Pre-requisite(s): Previous coursework in General Biology or Physical Science. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

1-4 semester hours

1-4 semester hours

Provides an opportunity to develop both scientific knowledge and instructional skills in novel community settings. Internships available in informal science education institutions, such as science/natural history museums, zoos, aquaria, planetaria, environmental education centers, etc., or in corporate and governmental research and development laboratories. Placement made in consultation with the faculty advisor in accordance with student's career goals and experience. Supervised experiences must be in approved programs. The internship is supervised by an approved on-site mentor and a faculty member from Science Education department. Arrangements made with faculty advisor two quarters before registering for internship credit. Prerequisite(s): SCE 500: Science, Technology and Society, and consent of program coordinator. 5-7 semester hours

Independent inquiry into a science topic can guide participants to a deeper understanding of science content and concept. This understanding can then be put to use in an educational setting, as science educators practice the instructional model of doing science as a scientist does. Through use of individualized investigative practices, science educators will more deeply examine content and instructional practices that facilitate understanding of essential science content. Through this course, the science educator is classroom implementation of science instruction. Pre-requisite(s): None. 1-3 semester hours

This course, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and designed for classroom teachers, encourages the active exploration of the Great Lakes. The curriculum challenges participants on Invasive Species, Environmental Literacy, Science Literacy, and 21st Century Skills. Participants will enhance their competency in teaching about the Great Lakes environment and science while integrating 21st century skills into their K-12 classroom lessons. Participants will uncover relevant connections to their current teaching practice and the natural world. This course is offered in partnership with the Shedd Aquarium. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 1 semester hour