SED 525S
Methods of Teaching Science and Health
Herr, N. (2008). The Sourcebook for Teaching Science – Strategies, Activities, and Instructional Resources. San Francisco. John Wiley. 584 pages.
Herr, N. & Cunningham, J. (1999). Hands-On Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications. West Nyack, New York, Jossey-Bass (Prentice-Hall). 638 pages.
Cunningham, J. & Herr, N. (1994). Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications. West Nyack, New York, Jossey-Bass (Simon & Schuster), 670 pages.
Professor: Norman Herr, Ph.D.
email: norm.herr@csun.edu
phone: 818 677-2505
offices: ED 2138; W.M. Keck Science Education Lab ED2105
Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-8:00 PM
Grading - 93% A , 90% A- , 87% B+ , 83% B , 80% B- , 77% C+ , 73% C , 70% C- , 67% D+ , 63% D , 60% D- , below 60% F
Course Description: SED 525S and SED 525SL are designed in accordance with the Michael D. Eisner College of Education Conceptual Framework and the principles of Computer Supported Collaborative Science to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to engage in and reflect upon best practices in science teaching and learning. Prospective teachers learn to engage students in the those practices and habits of mind described in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), such as asking questions and defining problems, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, constructing explanations and designing solutions, engaging in argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information. These courses focus on instructional methods and curriculum in teaching physics, chemistry, biology, earth & space science and health in secondary schools. Students learn how to develop, adapt, evaluate, and use strategies and materials for teaching science, appropriate both to the special needs of the learners and the special characteristics of the various science disciplines. In addition, these courses foster the development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) so that graduates are prepared to use relevant technologies to engage and enhance student learning. This class also counts towards the Master's Program in Science Education.
