BSC 4032 - Issues And Challenges in Science Education

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St. Petersburg College

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Description:

2-3 credits Prerequisite: EDF 3214. This course is designed to address the challenge of transforming the Florida State Science Standards into individual classroom practices as an approach for improving science education to achieve the national goal of scientific literacy for middle school and secondary school students. Activities in this course will probe students' understanding of the big picture for the science courses and science education courses in their program, explore the history of science education reform in the United States, and investigate strategies for critical thinking in science. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 32-47 contact hours.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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