Seminar in Science Teaching

General

Prefix

SCI

Course Number

440

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

A companion to field experiences/student teaching. Reflections and application of science teaching strategies.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

1

Max

6

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Develop and deliver appropriate curricula and materials for teaching secondary school science during their student teaching experience.

Outcome

Summarize and appraise the use of appropriate safety requirements for teaching secondary school science as used in their teaching placement.

Outcome

Evaluate and reflect on the use of appropriate teaching strategies used during their student teaching experience.

Outcome

Research and design a plan for professional development experiences for their first years of teaching.

Outcome

Prepare a Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) portfolio based on a 5 day unit plan, as described by the State of Minnesota.

Dependencies

Programs

SCI440 is a completion requirement for: