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Dec 14, 2025
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EDSE 4400 - Secondary School Science Methods
Study and critique of science curriculum resources, goals, and methodologies for teaching; preparation of inquiry-based lessons and units; uses of technology in science instruction; studies of the contextual content of science such as the nature of science and the relationship between science technology and society; science safety, studied and practiced. Reflection on teaching and completion of a scientific investigation project.
Requisites: EDSE 3510 and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to evaluate and employ a variety of appropriate teaching strategies used in secondary level science lessons that address state and national standards.
- Students will be able to create and implement formative assessments to diagnose secondary level science students’ prior knowledge to inform instructional decision-making, monitor student learning, and develop summative assessments.
- Students will be able to plan and teach secondary science lessons that consider students’ cognitive, behavior, instructional, cultural, and safety needs.
- Students will be able to use accurate science content and their understanding of scientific inquiry, the Nature of Science, and other scientific frameworks to create technology-rich learning environments that support student learning.
- Students will be able to identify and reflect upon strategies, resources, and experiences that develop professional knowledge of secondary level science teaching and help them engage with educators and community members.
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