ED 7092 - Literacy,Research,Tech/Science

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

School of Education

Description:

Research and practice in the analysis of syntax (rules and structure) and semantics (what is meant) within specific disciplines; reasons why many modern textbooks have removed logical connectives in order to improve readability; science learning involves words of increasing level of abstraction such as giving familiar objects new names, and giving new names to unfamiliar objects; process words like evaporation distillation, condensation, evolution, concept words like work, energy, power, heat, force, an area where most learning difficulties are encountered; mathmatical language as it applies to scientific measurements with an emphasis on graphical understanding of hte uses of microcomputer- based laboratory techniques. The course is structured to enhance the development of scientific literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving with an emphasis on teacher- as-practitioner. There is a strong focus on individual research interests through an annotated bibliography. Fieldwork may be required for some candidates, as determined by the Program Coordinator.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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