PSE 41 - Class Practices: Middle School Science

Institution:

Foothill College

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Formerly: CHEM 41 Introduce prospective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers to the field of Middle School education and the teaching and learning of science in Middle School classrooms. Pairs of students are placed in local Middle School classrooms to observe, participate, and assist a Mentor Teacher in instruction. Students also participate in the weekly seminar and discussion of learning in Middle School culture, cognitive development of students, and best means to teach appropriate science concepts at this level. Foothill students are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours (2 hrs/week x 10 weeks; will be adjusted for Middle School calendar as required) in the Middle School classroom during the quarter. Introduced to the concepts that as classroom assistants or teachers, they are role models to the elementary students and there is a large responsibility inherent in assuming this role. Support creating a respectful and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children learn most effectively. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the mathematics placement test or MATH 104 or 105; satisfactory completion of a college level chemistry or physics course; recommendation from a math, physics, or chemistry faculty and approval by the instructor; will require a current TB test, finger printing, and background investigation. Advisory: ENGL 100 or ESL 25. Pass/No Pass. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 41. One and one-half hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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