SCE 540 Methods of Teaching Science

This course encourages the active exploration of the question, "What is good science teaching?" The question, "What is good science teaching?" Candidates 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. Pre-requisite(s): ELE 500, EDU 510, LSE 511 or consent of M.A.T. program director. Co-requisite(s): None. 2-3 semester hours