EDUC 331 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

This course introduces methods of teaching science at the secondary school level. Emphasis is placed on materials and techniques for the teaching of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Classroom management, student diversity, at-risk students, cooperative learning in the science classroom, the Michigan Curriculum Benchmarks and Content Standards, student-centered activity-based lesson plans, long-term planning, and safe laboratory practices and techniques are topics included in this course.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 275 with a grade of C+ or better
Corequisites: EDUC 332