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2.00 Credits
Professional development for teachers of science requires learning essential science content through the perspectives and methods of inquiry. This course facilitates the active investigation of critical science concepts by engaging teachers in collaborative inquiry using the resources of informal sites and museums. Through interactions with the laboratory environments established at these sites, students pose questions of personal and professional significance, interact with authentic phenomena, gather and interpret data, gain deeper understanding of scientific ideas through their own conceptual development process, reflect on the nature of scientific inquiry and its role in exemplary science teaching, and share their discoveries with colleagues. 2 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
In this course students select one of the information sites available (Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, the Field Museum, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Adler Planetarium or the Shedd Aquarium) and spend a minimum of 40 hours utilizing this site as a laboratory from which to learn science. Students will select a specific science discipline, ie: life, physical, or other, as the focus of their learning. Various hypotheses will be formulated and tested in cooperation with scientists and educators in residence at the informal site. Science as inquiry will be the thread that weaves the student's own science learning at the informal sites with the science content relevant to the elementary and middle school curriculum. 2 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
Zoology is the study of mammals. This course will explore the scientific concepts in zoology relevant to the elementary and middle COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 325 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION school curriculum. In this laboratory and field base experience, students will explore the question what is an animal. There will be an emphasis on mammals. This study of mammals will be conducted in a zoo. Students will study the concepts of conservation (species preservation), habitat (natural and zoo environments), animal behavior (in the wild and in zoos), and urban nature (animal adaptation in city environments. Prerequisites: SCE510 or permission of instructor. 2 semester hours
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
1-4 semester hours
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
1-4 semester hours
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5.00 - 7.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity to develop both scientific knowledge and instructional skills in novel community settings. Internships available in informal science education institutions, such as science/natural history museums, zoos, aquaria, planetaria, environmental education centers, etc., or in corporate and governmental research and development laboratories. Placement made in consultation with the faculty advisor in accordance with student's career goals and experience. Supervised experiences must be in approved programs. The internship is supervised by an approved on-site mentor and a faculty member from Science Education department. Arrangements made with faculty advisor two quarters before registering for internship credit. Prerequisites: SCE500 or consent of program coordinator. 5-7 semester hours
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Course participants will join the Brookfield Zoo staff to explore ecosystems, analyze and discuss existing conservation programs and challenges, study cultural and historic information, and observe animal and plant life. The investigations will occur at the zoo and culminate in authentic field settings (such as Italy or Africa). Participation includes first-hand observation experiences in actual ecosystems, study of habitat, animals, climate, research projects and conservation programs, as pertinent to the selected country. Whenever possible, visits will be scheduled with on-site researchers, schools, zoos, and nature centers. The course requires participants to synthesize their learning into science curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Field Study of a unique location may be completed only once. Field Study of different locations may be completed multiple times. 2-4 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to facilitate the analysis, synthesis, and integration of ideas, values, and concepts acquired throughout the science education program. That emerging synthesis will act as a fulcrum for exploring current and historical issues, research, theory, and practice in science education, curriculum changes, reform, and trends in school science, and as a basis for reflection and discussion about the implications for teaching and learning in science. The course also provides professional development opportunities designed to encourage students to assume roles of leadership and advocacy for the improvement of science education practices in their schools, districts, and communities. Prerequisites: Admission to National College of Education, admission to the program, SCE 525. 3 semester hours
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent inquiry into a science topic can guide participants to a deeper understanding of science content and concept. This understanding can then be put to use in an educational setting, as science educators practice the instructional model of doing science as a scientist does. Through use of individualized investigative practices, science educators will more deeply examine content and instructional practices that facilitate understanding of essential science content. Through this course, the science educator is required to critically examine theories and models of instructional science, and their relationship to real world classroom implementation of science instruction. Prerequisites: SCE 510 or consent of instructor. 1-3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to teaching in the secondary school. Course includes issues and trends affecting teaching at the secondary level: adolescent development, multicultural perspectives, curriculum development and integration, community building and maintenance, and constructing disciplinary knowledge. With attention paid to reform mandates and assessments, a variety of instructional models will be discussed, critiqued and practiced. Beyond assigned readings and class sessions, this course requires a clinical experience of at least 35 observation hours. Clinical experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. 3 semester hours
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