EDU 345 - Research and Methods in Teaching and Learning in the Sciences

2 credits (Spring)

This course is a study of strategies, techniques, materials, technology, and current research used in the teaching of science concepts to middle and high school students. Students will review the standards involved in teaching sciences at the secondary school level; develop an awareness of the professional resources, materials, technology and information available for teachers; prepare unit and lesson plans with related assessment procedures on a variety of topics; and acquire teaching experience.

Co-requisite: EDU 340.
Prerequisite: EDU 101, EDU 221, and EDU 250; and EDU 210, EDU 211, EDU 212, EDU 213, EDU 214, EDU 215, EDU 217, or EDU 218, with grades S, C, or better.
Instructor: P. Hutchison