SCE 513 Science Inquiry and Content for Teachers

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

Credits

3