EDUC546

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Methods of Teaching and Assessment in Middle and High School Science

Education Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

Course Subject Code

EDUC

Course Number

546

Status

Active

Course Attributes

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Course Short Title

Teaching Assm Middle & HS Sci

Course Long Title

Methods of Teaching and Assessment in Middle and High School Science

Course Description

Explores key approaches to teaching science in secondary classrooms. Students acquire essential pedagogical content knowledge and skills through the study of research-based best practices and become familiar with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards: Science (i.e. the Next Generation Science Standards), Common Core State Standards, and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Blends university based classes with fieldwork and develops students' understanding of the teaching of science concepts, phenomenon, scientific practices for inquiry, and the use of argumentation and data to explain or make predictions in science.

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3

Repeatable

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