MSE302 METHODS OF SCIENCE TEACHING IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS II
| Course Code: | 4600302 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the students will develop a perspective on various methods of teaching science in middle schools.
Course Content
Science teaching strategies, methods, techniques, materials and practices; development and implementation of science lesson plans; science teacher competencies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, we expect that our students will be able to;
- Utilize specific teaching methods in planning effective science learning by using technology.
- Plan and implement effective science activities in online learning environment.
- Design and implement instruction for teaching the content and processes of science in a way that addresses the nature of science and the nature of the learner.
- Develop instructional plans in middle school science that enable students acquire knowledge.
- Develop attitudes, and skills essential to science literacy.
- Develop and implement safe and effective science learning environments.
- Use currently available technology, audio-visuals, and concrete instructional devices and materials to enhance student learning.
- Utilize a variety of techniques for assessing science learning.