Schedule
Sat, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM (1/20/2018 - 1/20/2018) Location: SPRN SP01
Sat, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM (2/3/2018 - 2/3/2018) Location: SPRN SP01
Description
This course addresses science literacy by (1) examining the development of the knowledge and skills needed to understand the natural world and to intelligently participate in decisions that affect it, (2) considering science as a way of knowing and as a basis for thinking and problem-solving, and (3) reviewing strategies for promoting science literacy in school programs. Course content includes practical and theoretical constructs with emphasis on connecting theory to practice, applying conceptual understandings to individual teaching settings, and developing skills for independent professional development and scholarship. Pre-practicum hours of directed field-based training required.