SCE 3362C - Teaching Methods in High School Science with Practicum

3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour;4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science program in Education or special permission from the Associate Dean of the School of Education.
This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 6-12 classroom setting over a minimum of eight weeks.
This course is designed to: 1) enlarge and expand the instructional theories, ideas, and strategies developed and discussed in the two previous courses, “Science Matters” and “Interactive Projects that Promote Learning in Science,” and 2) help the teacher candidate gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the area of secondary school biology or middle school science. The activities in this course will: a) develop the theoretical basis for science instruction intended for middle school and secondary school students; b) illustrate and apply models for instruction in science courses involving laboratory and field activities and technology in the process of enhancing students’ understanding of science; and c) provide practical experience in planning, implementing, assessing, and evaluating science instruction. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 6-12 classroom setting over a minimum of eight weeks.