SEC516 Teaching Physical Science at the Secondary Level

This course, intended for candidates preparing to be licensed middle level and secondary physical science teachers, addresses the content and discipline of physical science as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Participants will deepen pedagogical content knowledge, develop teaching materials, including lesson and unit plans, that solve instructional issues and employ science-specific teaching methods. Assigned course requirements include the completion of 40 hours of field experience. Field experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in SEC502, SPE500. Co-requisite(s): Students who take this course for 3 or 4 semester hours of credit will see the different course assignments differentiated on the course syllabus. 3-4 semester hours