EDUC 111 - Ponds to Particles II

This interdisciplinary course is a deep dive into the concepts and phenomena built into the Massachusetts K-12 science frameworks. By the end of part I of this course you will know what K-12 students need to learn, how they will need to express that learning, and how to tap into students’ natural curiosity and playfulness to develop effective and engaging lessons. In other words, you’ll learn how to use fun as a teaching tool. While this is a two-semester course, students may take the fall course, the spring course, or both courses. Priority for this course is given to education majors, but it is open to anyone. The successful student in this course will be required to complete tasks that are specific to teaching science, including teaching writing and delivering actual lessons. The fall semester of the course focuses on the physical sciences. The spring semester of this course focuses on the environmental and life sciences. Elementary/Early-Childhood Education majors are strongly advised to take both semesters of this course.

Credits 1

Notes
Preference given to Education Majors, others by permission of instructor. Formerly taught as EDUC 198.

Area
Natural Sciences

Connection
Learning to Learn in Math and Science - 23015

Division
Natural Science

Compass Attributes
Natural Science