A Unique Way to Evaluate and Improve Your Teaching for Maximum Effectiveness in the Classroom
Targeted for current teachers in a K-8 classroom, a key feature is the continuous coaching of instructional practices using video technology that captures both teacher and student work. All coursework is directly tied to the real work you do in your classroom. The science content courses that complement the clinical courses—in engineering, physical science, life science, earth and space science, and the physics of mechanics—provide deeper subject matter knowledge and understanding.
Three highly interactive practices are emphasized:
–Assessment
–Culture and climate of the classroom
–Teaching for learning progressions
Fast Facts for the M.Ed. in Effective Teaching: Science
- 33 credits (an introductory course, 5 science content courses, 6 clinical courses, and one capstone course)
- Simple-to-use video technology used by teacher for capturing teacher and student work
- Program requires video recording release form signed by parents/guardians
- Capstone course helps you assess and provide evidence of your progress
- Courses taken completely online
- Prerequisite: undergraduate degree; currently working in a K-8 classroom
View the program of study and course descriptions for the Effective Teaching: Science program
Sample Program Course
CNSCI 5100 Introduction to Physical Science
In this introductory course on science inquiry participants investigate common everyday phenomena. This course invites participants to “uncover” the complexity of a simple glass of water. They observe physical processes at play in this familiar system and develop scientific "habits of mind." Participants see how scientific principles can be applied to understanding the world around us. The following key physical science concepts are explored: density, displacement, buoyancy, melting, freezing, equilibrium, phase changes and energy transfers.
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Mary E. Curtis
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