Teach Science  EDS 467

Educational Studies
Fall 2000
Updated 8/30/00

Phone: 724-938-4487
 

Internet: jzisk@ mciu.org
               zisk@cup.edu

http://www.sciteched.org (home page of my web site)
 
 

Required

Internet access and E-mail
(basic internet skills and email training will be provided if required)

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• Science Instruction In The Middle And Secondary Schools (Fourth Edition), 1998 by Eugene L. Chiappetta, Thomas R. Koballa, Jr., and Alfred T. Collette
• The Having Of Wonderful Ideas and Other Essays on Teaching and Learning By Eleanor Duckworth

Introduction to a wide variety of instructional techniques and materials to facilitate science learning in the secondary classroom and laboratory settings. Safety in the laboratory and storage areas, meeting the needs of diverse students, use of technology in the classroom, integration of environmental and social issues and a variety of other issues relevant to the secondary school setting.

Course Purpose

This course focuses on preparing you to teach science in grades 7-12 and it will provide you with:

• models of effective instructional strategies for teaching science to students
• samples and designs for developing curriculum that meets established standards
• opportunities to design and present lesson plans
• sample lessons, research articles and resources for science teachers
• experiences that demonstrate that science learning can be exciting, interesting, and fun

After successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of students learning science
• Develop curriculum based on state and national science standards
• Develop and conduct an inquiry/constructivists learning experience
• Design and conduct science lessons using various pedagogies
• Discuss the importance of and need for professional development
• Explain how science education research can be used in the classroom
• Demonstrate knowledge of various assessment strategies
• Discuss and  "real life" teaching experiences
• Describe the importance of laboratory investigations and safety concerns
• Discuss the role of technology in science education

• Lecture and class discussion
• Small group activities
• On-line (Internet) activities and exams
• Peer and instructor directed on-line conferencing discussions
• Group and individual presentations

Please note (with notification) that the grading procedures, activities and the course schedule are subject to change.
 

Assignments including electronic discussion board	20	Classroom Observations	10
Research Article 2 articles (poster sessions) 2 assignments @ 5 pts each	10	Science Lesson Presentation	10
Curriculum Presentation sample outline	10	Science Lesson Plan Development	10
Presentation of a scientific demonstration	10	On-line bulletin board participation Class participation and endeavors
Instructional Strategies Presentations	10	exams

Activities
 

• Reading assignments - ongoing, usually due before next session. Homework (HW) is to be placed on the discussion board (DB).

• 2 Research articles - Abstracts and Poster Presentations . Late abstracts will receive only partial credit.

1. Bibliographic Information - author, title, source

2. Description - A summary of the article

3. Findings - A summary of results or conclusion if applicable

4. Implications - Your personal discussion of the implication of the article - relate article to your field or discipline

5. Your name

The Science Teacher, Science Scope, Journal of Chemical Education, The American Biology Teacher, Journal of Research in Science Education, Science Education, electronic journal of science education, other science education journals and approved Internet resources
 

* Curriculum Framework Development - the committee presentation to class will include a sample of the curriculum framework and how it connects to the National Science Education Standards. See web site for more information.

* On-site Classroom Observations: Concept development or laboratory observation reports due the last three weeks of class. These activities will involve the actual observation of a teacher in a school. See web site for more information.

* Demonstration - illustrating a scientific concept through demonstrations

*  Instructional strategies or pedagogy presentations -demonstrative lesson on one of the following teaching strategies: cooperative learning, learning cycle and Constructivism. This will be done in a committee format. See web site for more information.

* Science lesson plans -  see web site for more information.

* On-line bulletin board assignment and participation

* Portfolio - a collection of class work and other education experiences along with personal statements or reactions.
 
 

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