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Course Description - IL 2430

 

IL 2430 - INTRO TO SCIENCE EDUCATION

THE GOAL OF THE COURSE IS TO (A) ENCOURAGE PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS TO BECOME CRITICAL AND REFLECTIVE IN THINKING ABOUT SCIENCE, STUDENTS AND THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING; AND (B) PRO VIDE AN OVERVIEW OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE SCIENCE TEACH ING/LEARNING PROCESS. COURSE ACTIVITIES ARE STRUCTURED TO PROMOTE REFLECTIVE THINKING, AND TO ASSIST STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING THE TEACHING PROFESSION BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES WITH CLASSROOM SETTINGS. THIS COURSE IS VERY INTENSIVE, RE QUIRING A GOOD DEAL OF READING & WRITING. IT ALSO REQUIRES TIME OUTSIDE OF CLASS FOR OBSERVING & INTERVIEWING STUDENTS.

Credits: 3

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When is this course offered?

Spring 2010 (2104)

Section: 1030-LEC (18458)
Class Status: Active (Open to enrollment)
Meeting Time(s): Tue @ 10:00 AM - 12:40 PM from 1/6/2010 - 5/1/2010
Meeting Place: WWPH 4300
Instructor: Ellice Forman
Credits: 3
Enrollment: 1 of 5 seats are filled
Section: 1010-LEC (18714)
Class Status: Active (Open to enrollment)
Meeting Time(s): Mon @ 5:00 PM - 7:40 PM from 1/6/2010 - 5/1/2010
Meeting Place: WWPH 4300
Instructor: Michele Cheyne
Credits: 3
Enrollment: 0 of 5 seats are filled