EDTE 7400 - Curriculum in Science Education

History of science instruction, curriculum problems, issues, recent trends, and emphases in teaching practices. Impact of dominant theories of learning and philosophies of education on current curriculum changes in science. Critical review of existing conventional programs used as a background for examining experimental programs. Emphasis on historical development of science education from dominance of nature study and aesthetics to modern experimental programs.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I