EDU 346 - Curriculum, Assessment, and Learning Experiences for Secondary Science and Mathematics

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Cedar Crest College

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Students are exposed to the various methodologies to successfully teach mathematics and science to secondary students, integrating hands on activities with various manipulatives, challenging extensions to standard lessons/activities, and an extensive introduction to TI family of graphing calculators, CBL2, and Vernier sensors to collect real data for the above activities. The classes are modeled by the instructor on the constructivist approach to science and mathematics education. National and PDE standards are used extensively for curriculum and assessment development. A membership in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics or National Science Teachers Association is required and online discussions are related to articles from the NCTM or NSTA journals for the secondary teacher and recent mathematics and science education research. This course is enhanced with on-line educational experiences utilizing College. Prerequisite: EDU 150. Co-requisite: EDU 350.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarcrest.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 606-4666

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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