EDU 401 - Secondary Science Methods for All Students Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds

This course has an interactive laboratory/discussion field-based approach, modeling and focusing on the teaching and learning aspects of science in the high school and middle school. The emphasis is on content, process, and methodology and will help interns develop knowledge of how to teach (pedagogy) and, more specifically, knowledge of how to teach science (pedagogical content knowledge). Students will learn strategies for planning and providing core academic and behavioral experiences to all learners.

Prerequisite(s): Preservice teachers matriculated in a USM teacher education pathway and in a classroom placement concurrent with this course.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

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Course Type: Education