SCED 273 - Secondary School Science

3 units
Designed to engage teacher candidates (TC) in the methods, learning theories, practices, and instructional and pedagogical approaches for teaching justice-centered science in secondary schools. TCs develop strategies, master techniques, and gain practice-based experience in the promotion of inclusive, inquiry-based classrooms. In addition, TCs learn to design equitable unit and lesson plans that build from young people’s experiences and sense making practices, engage in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and use technology to enhance the learning environment. Theory and practice, instructional techniques, and materials for science in the secondary schools.

6 hours Activity.

Prerequisite(s): CSET Subtest I (test code 215) covers general science content and CSET Subtest II (test codes 217-220) select the subtest II that fits candidate’s area of concentration. Life Sciences (test code 217), Chemistry (test code 218), Earth and Space Sciences (test code 219), Physics (test code 220).
Grading: Letter Graded

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