SE 320 Techniques of Teaching Science and
SE370 Field Experience in Science Teaching

Dr. Margaret Waterman, Biology Department, RH 205 (573) 651-2381
Dr. Rachel Theall, Chemistry Department, RH 201 (573) 651-2372

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Description: Techniques of Teaching Science is the core science education course for pre-service science teachers at the middle and secondary levels. It also begins the process of career development for science teachers. Based on research on how people learn science, students in this course will learn and practice teaching approaches that

engage students in scientific investigation,

encourage active learning,

build on prior knowledge, and

put science knowledge into social and everyday contexts.

Science curriculum, performance assessments, and science safety are other key topics. This course addresses the NSTA and MoSTEP standards and corresponds with the Conceptual Framework for the Preparation of Teachers of the College of Education.