SCED 5053. Higher Order Thinking in Science. This laboratory-based course stresses the learning of science as active, integrated, constructive processes involving experimentation, investigation, communication, reasoning, and problem solving. The course builds foundations in content to show connections and relevant applications in the areas of life systems, earth systems, and physical systems. The goals of the course are to help teachers extend content learning; to provide help in the teaching of the use of manipulatives, calculators, science equipment, and various learning strategies; and to provide access to appropriate materials, equipment, and technology. (May also be prefixed BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, or GEOL.) As needed.
SCED 6143. Modern Trends in Teaching Elementary School Science. Prerequisites: Three courses in science or approval of instructor. A laboratory, library, and discussion course designed to acquaint the elementary teacher with new teaching methods in science and to provide practical experiences and laboratory experience in process and concept development in science. The interrelationship of science to other elementary subjects will be emphasized. Credit in this course cannot be applied to the master of education degree at the secondary level. As needed.
SCED 6161-3. Project in Science Education. Prerequisites: One course in research and statistics and two courses in major area of study. Approval by a committee composed of the professor teaching the course, the student’s advisor, and the dean of graduate studies. (A consideration of topics in science education.) Topics may be selected from biology, chemistry, science education, geology, or physics. Credit is earned when students satisfactorily present the result of their research or their research paper(s). The prefix in 6161-3 will reflect the area of study chosen (BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or SCED). As needed.
SCED 6171-3. Workshop in Science Education. Prerequisites: Teaching experience and consent of workshop instructor. A course designed for in-service teachers to improve instruction from preschool through grade twelve. Content will change as indicated by developments, problems, and individual needs in the areas of biology, chemistry, science education, geology, or physics. The prefix on 6171-3 will reflect the area of study chosen (BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or SCED). As needed.
SCED 6911-6. Thesis: Science Education. Students with emphasis in science education may elect to write a thesis based on research done in the field of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or science education under the supervision of their graduate committee. The graduate advisor will be the chair of the thesis committee. As needed.