BIO 489 - Bio Curriculum & Methods

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This interactive course is designed to provide pre-service teachers an opportunity to review and experience constructivist instructional strategies, develop a unit of study via the Understanding by Design model, learn to integrate technology with instruction, evaluate various curricular materials, and to discuss state and national science standards, laboratory safety, gender equity and special education issues. Classroom activities related to performance assessment, inquiry methodologies, Socratic seminar, and classroom management will be conducted. Communication skills will be ephasized through mini-lesson presentations and cooperative group activities. Arrangements will be made for the students to observe science lessons in a secondary school setting. Limited to students seeking secondary education certification in biology or chemistry. Three hours lecture. Offered fall 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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