SEC 523 Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School

This course stresses practical approaches and performance skills necessary for effective science teaching. Practical approaches for implementing NSTA, ISTE, and New York State Learning Standards in Mathematics, Science, and Technology are emphasized. Lecture, laboratory, demonstration and inquiry methods and their appropriateness for various instructional purposes are discussed. Science across the curriculum, and interdisciplinary teaching among sciences (i.e., chemistry, biology, physics, earth sciences and general science) and with other content subjects, are stressed. Secondary science curriculum is studied, as well as the formulation of objectives as appropriate for developmental, analytical, investigative, and simulation lesson and unit planning. Assignments, homework, review, and assessment techniques are discussed. Assembly of a secondary science teaching portfolio is required. Teacher candidates will consider and develop methods for the integration of literacy, technologies, service learning, and inclusion strategies into instructional activities. Appropriate classroom accommodations and modifications for pupils with the full range of abilities are examined through course work and addressed in field experiences. A 20-hour field experience is required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisite: SEC 515. Fall, Spring.

Credits

3