PSME 41 - Class Practices in Middle School Science and Mathematics

Institution:

De Anza College

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Description:

(Formerly Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering 61.) Prerequisite: Qualifying score on Mathematics Placement Test within the last calendar year; or Mathematics 114 with a grade of C or better, and a college level science course with a grade of C or better. Current TB test, finger printing, and background check. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. (Also listed as Education 41. Student may enroll in either department, but not both, for credit.) One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course. Introduction to the teaching and learning of science and mathematics in middle school classrooms for prospective science and mathematics teachers. Pairs of students are placed in local middle school classrooms to observe, participate and assist a Mentor Teacher in science and mathematics instruction. Students also participate in a weekly seminar on campus and discuss the best means to teach appropriate science and mathematics concepts at the middle school level.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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