BIOL 428 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

Institution:

Virginia State University

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Description:

The course is designed to foster the development and understanding of principles and major concepts of science as they relate to middle and secondary school teaching. It also incorporates current theories and practices in science teaching. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the concepts of science as inquiry, developing research skills, and applying research findings to the teaching and learning of science. Safety in the classroom and legal issues will be discussed. Students will discuss and analyze various classroom management techniques. Students will develop lesson and unit plans incorporating technological approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners, as well as, gifted and talented students. Students will be knowledgeable of Virginia's SOLs and design instruction reflective of the SOLs. Also, students will participate in a series of organized practicum experiences in a public school secondary science classroom.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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