Design and manage learning environments that provide students with the time, space, and resources needed for learning science. Construct and evaluate alternative methods for assessing the science skills and knowledge of students. Learn how to use online resources and CD-ROM technology to enhance science teaching. Build a portfolio of science teaching activities, strategies, resources, assessment tools, and reflections. Locate and use science education professional literature.
Science is for all students.
Learning science is an active process. School science reflects the intellectual and cultural traditions that characterize the practice of contemporary science. Improving science education is part of systemic education reform. The items listed below will be discussed in detail in class and written directions will be provided as needed. Class Attendance and Participation.