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Teacher Preparation Program
Shorter College
EDU 3830 Science Education: Middle Grades
Spring 2006
2:00  3:15 TR
Sheffield  Thompson 203

Course Description: A critical survey of objectives, course, content, and methods for various fields of science teaching in middle grades education including demonstration and laboratory techniques. Practicum is required.

Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3400, GPA 2.75, Admission to Teacher Preparation Program.
 
Professor: Bill Brown, Ed.D.
Office: Alumni Hall, 6
E-mail:  bcbrown@shorter.edu
Phone &Voice Mail:  706-233-7377
Shorter College Box: 2015
Internet address: http://bcbrown.net/shorter/3830/
Office hours: 9:00 a.m.  10:00 a.m. MWF and 9:30 a.m.  10:30 a.m.  Tues and Th
(Other hours are available upon request.)

Textbook: Hassard, Jack, The Art of Teaching Science  Inquiry and Innovation in Middle School and High School. Oxford, New York, Oxford University Press.

 
Student Outcome
TPP Goals and Objectives
SC Educational Principles
 INTASC Standards
1. Identify appropriate models for addressing the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum/Performance Standards objectives for teaching middle grades students through science 
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8) 
I, IV 
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9
2.  Plan science units based on inquiry. 
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
I, IV, VIII
 1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
3.  Plan and teach science lessons based on inquiry.
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
I, IV, VIII
 1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
4.  Produce a collection of age-appropriate strategies and accompanying resources. 
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
I, IV, VIII 
 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9
5. Develop a literacy of national organizations and initiatives. 
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
III, IV, VIII
 7
6. Develop an ethic relating to the importance of diversity in an ever-changing educational world.
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
I, V, VIII
 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10
7. Align national, state, and local expectations for science education.
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
I, IV
 1, 3, 7, 9, 10
8. Use technology to deliver a middle grades science curriculum
I (1-6), II (1-5), III (1-8), IV (1-8)
I, IV
 4
Please note that all outcomes will be tied to the appropriate Georgia QCC Standards and Georgia Performance Standards as well as National Science and INTASC standards over the course of the semester.
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (Due with appropriate student teacher College Coordinator at end of student teaching)
 
1. Multicultural Article - Use  POMS format - Due last class meeting before final exam. (50 points)__________ (Due TBA)

2. Produce a Ten-day unit in one of your areas of emphasis. Due TBA (400 points)___________ (Due TBA)

3. Integrated lesson Plan - This shall contain a minimum of two topics (ex. science and mathematics). This lesson will be taught in class and videotaped for your self-assessment (see number 5 below). Due TBA (150 points)_______ (Due TBA)

4. Each student will be assigned a chapter to take responsibility for and lead class discussion of the chapter highlights. The student is responsible for making copies of the assigned chapter outlines for each class member (or sending to the class in a digital format) Due TBA (100 points)___________

5. Videotaped classroom presentation - This will be accompanied by a lesson plan, a self-assessment, and an impact/refinement statement Due TBA (100 points)____________ (Due TBA)

6. Practicum: Work 60 hours in an assigned Middle Grades classroom and submit a report of your involvement according to the official Shorter College practicum report guidelines, including evidence of having taught a science lesson. (Practicum dates are February 20 -  March ??, 2005.) Due TBA (200 points)__________

7. Mid-term Exam - Due TBA (100 points) _______________

8. Final Exam - Due TBA (150 points) _______________
 

Grading: All requirements are graded on the 100-point scale. 100-90 = A, 89-80 = B, 79-70 = C, 69-60 = D, 59-0 = F
 

Disability Policy:   See the current Shorter College Student Handbook and Catalog.

 

Academic Dishonesty:  See the current Shorter College Student Handbook and Catalog.

 

<>Honor Code: When we join the Shorter College community, we sign the Roll of Honor, and formally enroll under the pledge: 

“On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit.   I will neither give, receive, nor use any unauthorized aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any member of this community.   I will respect the persons and property of the community, and will not condone discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my peers.   In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the College.”

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