PHYS 413M - Topics In Physics For Middle School Teaching

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

This course is designed for graduate students who have already completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree and are seeking an endorsement to become highly qualified to teach general science at the elementary and middle school level. As such the course is aligned to the Illinois Content Standards for Educators in Science, Physical Science and Physics and the National Teachers of Science standards for elementary and middle school teachers. Topics are consistent with those in a standard physics course for non-physics majors with an emphasis on core concepts, activities metacognative processes appropriate to the elementary and middle school classroom. Course is designed to focus on inquiry, constructing knowledge, scientific reasoning, investigations and interdisciplinary concepts as well as real world and classroom connections.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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