PHY 325 Methods of Teaching the Physical Sciences

A study of strategies and procedures used in secondary school teaching. Students will be provided with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the newer science curricula; visit secondary school classrooms; present classroom demonstrations and conduct laboratory work; learn to use modern teaching aids, especially the computer, in classroom teaching; and develop means of evaluating cognitive and affective learning. Two recitations and two laboratory hours per week. Open to prospective teachers following the junior-senior high school curriculum who are majoring or minoring in integrated science or physical science.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (odd yrs.)

Prerequisites - CURR 305
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Junior standing

Initial Teacher Preparation Program admission is required for enrollment in this course. Not open to students on academic probation.

Additional Information - Students only have the choice of a methods class if pursuing Secondary Education Integrated Science Comprehensive [BS]. Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may request department permission to enroll in the course.

Equivalent Course(s) -
Course History -
Course Rotation updated 10/2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014

physics, education

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