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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-23-2004 |
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EDU290
2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0
Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Science
Methods and Curriculum Development |
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Overview and practical application of teaching elementary
science. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching
resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education
Professional Teaching Standards. Approved school-based practicum required. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and
formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation
program. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EDU290 2004
Summer I – 2012 Spring |
Science Methods and Curriculum Development |
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Identify current State Board of Education Professional
Teaching Standards. (I) |
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Summarize characteristics of learners. (II) |
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Use various classroom management techniques. (III) |
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Assess various science teaching resources currently
available. (IV) |
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Use various teaching resources to teach science to
elementary students. (IV) |
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Analyze the use of technology to teach science. (V) |
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Design science curriculum. (VI) |
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Establish a learning environment for science activities.
(VII) |
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Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII) |
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Use various teaching strategies. (VIII) |
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Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX) |
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Develop assessment instruments for science. (IX) |
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Prepare a science lesson plan. (X) |
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Teach a science lesson. (X) |
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Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI) |
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Summarize the practicum experience. (XI) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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EDU290 2004
Summer I – 2012 Spring |
Science Methods and Curriculum Development |
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I. State Board of Education
Professional Teaching Standards II. Characteristics of
Learners A. Learning Styles B. Past Experiences C. Backgrounds D. Prior Knowledge E. Cultural Differences III. Classroom Management A. Styles B. Techniques C. Positive Learning
Environment D. Culturally Responsive IV. Resources A. Textbooks B. Laboratory Kits C. Internet/Computers D. Professional Literature E. Other V. Technology A. Computers B. Software C. Internet D. Media E. Other VI. Science Curriculum A. Development B. Objectives C. Resources D. Standards E. Current Trends VII. Learning Environment A. Classroom B. Lab Setting C. Experiences VIII. Teaching Strategies A. Match to Subject Matter B. Concepts and
Generalizations C. Inquiry Process D. Science Skills E. Students' Developmental
Levels F. Diverse Needs G. Asking Questions H. Encourage Critical
Thinking IX. Assessments A. Purpose B. Standards C. Methods X. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities XI. Practicum Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection |