SSME310 METHOD OF SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS TEACHING I
| Course Code: | 4200310 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Secondary Science and Mathematics Educ. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÖMER GEBAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn
concepts of scientific methosd and science education
instructional theories and individual differences
different teaching methods and approaches for science teaching
Course Content
Instructional methods in science/mathematics education. Theoretical aspects of teaching-learning processes in reference to science/mathematics education. Subject oriented teaching methods and strategies in science or mathematics education. General teaching methods as applied to science/mathematics. Micro-teaching practices and related dicussions.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorly will be able to
how to become an effective science teacher
instructional theories
science and science education
individual differences in the science classroom
the approaches to individualized science teaching
goals of science teaching
how to prepare objectives for science teaching
questoning method
demonstration method
discovery and inquiry method
discussion method
cooperative learning
how to prepare a lesson plan