Students take this course during the autumn of the senior year. This course provides an overview of the development of classical scientific thought relating to physical phenomena with applications to pedagogy. Intense focus is placed on historically-oriented inquiry teaching, demonstrations, laboratory activities, and discussion leadership. Students take this course prior to but during the same semester as student teaching that occurs during the spring semester of the senior year. Biweekly meetings during student teaching provide candidates with an opportunity to share experiences and reflections.
Activities culminate in the creation of professional teaching portfolios.
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