EDSS 542 - Teaching Science in High Schools

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Single Subject Teaching Credential program
A study of the content, methodology, materials, and current research in teaching high school science courses. Focuses on methods, curriculum design, literacy, and technology use specific to teaching science courses in grades 9-12. Emphasizes reflective practice based on California teacher performance expectations and the use and alignment of curricula to the Academic Content Standards for California Public Schools and the next generation science standards. Emphasizes teaching in multicultural, multilingual, and inclusive classrooms.
Graded: Letter Grade