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This course provides prospective middle and secondary science teachers with practical and research-based strategies for designing and delivering effective science instruction. This course emphasizes inquiry-based learning, formative assessment design, managing diverse classrooms, including the incorporation of culturally responsive teaching practices, and the application of national reform documents such as the NGSS. Students explore topics such as Ambitious Science Teaching, equity in education, the nature of science, and science and engineering practices. They will develop skills in using anchoring phenomena, analyzing student data to guide instruction, and implementing innovative assessment strategies. Hands-on experiences, including lab and outdoor education, complement the course's theoretical foundations. The curriculum also introduces the edTPA handbook and rubrics, providing a framework for professional growth. While this course focuses on secondary (6-12) science teaching, many of the course topics are relevant to those seeking to work in informal or post-secondary science teaching positions.

Restriction: Graduate or NDS Students

Typically offered in Fall and Spring