Designed to improve the instructional competencies of students preparing to teach science in the middle school. The course includes preparation in the planning and implementation of instructional strategies. Computer-Based Instruction in Science Education. Application of computers to science teaching. Use of the computer in algorithmic problem solving, management, record keeping, and data manipulation is covered.
Attention is given to fully integrating computers into classroom activities.
Materials development with instructional languages is included. Curriculum Planning in Science Education. Problems of the science curriculum from early childhood to high school concerns are studied. The social, psychological, philosophical and practical influences on science curriculum are applied to the process of selecting and developing curriculum materials. 730M. Master's Thesis.