CISE 5180 Science Education in Middle and Secondary Schools

This course develops the emerging professional’s ability to engage all K-12 students in the study of science, to take advantage of collaborative planning among scientists, and to provide all students with a holistic, interdisciplinary understanding of science. A variety of instructional and assessment stategies, the use of technology, safety in educational environments, the development of laboratory and research skills, and the interpretation of scientific data are emphasized. Making science relevant to students’ everyday lives and developing students’ decision-making and value-analysis skills are underestood in a cultural and social context.
Credits: 3.0