SCED 404 - The Nature of Science and Scientific Reasoning for Teachers

Institution:

California State University-Long Beach

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Description:

Prerequisites: Completion of at least three-fourths of the credential specialization courses for Single Subject Teaching Credential in science and consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to students who intend to pursue a Single Subject Credential in Science. Course has three aims. The first is students better understand nature of science - its history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Second, students better understand methods of science and how to critically evaluate reports about scientific investigations. Finally, students learn how to apply these understanding to the 6-12 classroom.Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csulb.edu

Phone Number:

(562) 985-4111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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