SCIE 440 - Methods for the Secondary Science Teacher

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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Prerequisites: EDUC 251, either BIOL 398 or CHEM 498, and admission to the Teacher Education Program This course is an introduction to teaching methods in Science Education for students intending to pursue secondary licensure in Biology or Chemistry for grades 6-12. As a foundational course in science education methodology, this course provides a standards-based exploration of topics as constructivism, conceptual change, inquiry-based instruction, traditional and alternative assessments in science, and national and state science standards. In addition, methods for teaching discipline-specific content (including hands-on laboratory activities) will be addressed. Students will be required to complete 20 hours of supervised secondary classroom observation in a biology or chemistry classroom. (SCIE 440 will not satisfy the General Education requirement nor count toward a major or minor within the Department of Natural Sciences.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

https://www.uvawise.edu/

Phone Number:

(276) 328-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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