UEDU 703A - Teaching Integrated Science

3 Credits
Candidates will become proficient in skills germane to effective teaching in science classrooms including assessing students’ knowledge before instruction, designing curriculum, planning lessons, determining and adapting appropriate teaching methods, promoting inquiry, fostering dialogue, meeting district and national standards, using technology to promote learning, and assessing students’ learning. This course explores both the teacher’s and the students’ role in K-12 science classrooms. Candidates will focus on the role of the teacher, but always with reference to the ways in which teachers interact with students to create positive environments that foster inquiry and promote meaningful learning. Candidates will gain insights into methods of effective communication and interaction with students, utilization of technology for laboratory research and reference, and methods of evaluating student achievement. Science process skills will also be strongly emphasized.

Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Urban Education Program