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Course Description: The goal and purpose of this class is to provide professional development to practicing science teachers as an elective “gateway” class for the Masters of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree program. The course will help students learn the conceptual underpinnings of modern approaches to science education as they relate specifically to teaching and learning science at the middle and high school level. This enables students to construct the theoretical framework for future work in the Master of Science in Science Education degree program.
The course emphasizes a constructivist philosophy from both the epistemological and psychological perspectives. The teacher is viewed as a responsible, reflective practitioner engaged in the process of science reform at the classroom and local level. The emphasis is on science as inquiry and the teacher and students individually and collectively engaged in the construction of new knowledge.
Expected student outcomes:
- learn about science education reform efforts;
- learn about technological innovations in education especially related to distance education;
- understand a variety of assessment techniques and how they can inform science teaching and learning;
- learn about the role of leadership in science education reform and the future of mentoring in the science profession; and
- learn the nature of action research.
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week to stay current and successfully complete this 3 credit course.
Instructor(s): John Graves, PhD. Intercollege Programs for Science Education, Montana State University
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
Target Audience: In-service middle and high school science teachers.
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $620 | | | MSU Fees | $6.30 | | | Total | $626.30 |
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Textbook is pending. Please check back.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: contact Diana Paterson at dianap@montana.edu or 406-994-5679.
How to Register: Register Online
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