Teaching High School Physics is a methods course in which students experience the learning of high school physics through the use of effective modeling practices. Students also learn about resources and special consideration to be practiced during physics teaching. Physics Teaching from the Historical Perspective provides an overview of the development of classical scientific thought relating to physical phenomena with applications to pedagogy. Intense focus on inquiry teaching, demonstrations, laboratory activities, and discussion leadership. Student Teaching Seminar provides the student with an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on teaching practice, and develop a professional development plan.
Experiences culminate in the creation of a fully-documented professional teaching portfolio.
Students must complete 8 semester hours of student teaching which consists of not less than 50 full days on site. Most Recent Syllabus Return to Physics Teacher Education Main Menu.