SCED 392 - Science Teaching Practicum

Description:
Clinical practice and application of skills and competencies necessary for teaching science. May be repeated up to 3 credits.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: SCED 201 or 301; current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Co-requisites: SCED 324, SCED 325, or SCED 487.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Develop and teach science lessons to secondary students using the learning cycle method.	Small group and whole class teaching, observing others teach	Inquiry Lesson, Teaching Performance Rubric, Portfolio
Demonstrate effective questioning skills to guide students in hands-on exploration and develop critical thinking.	Small group and whole class teaching, observing others teach	Inquiry Lesson, Teaching Performance Rubric, Portfolio
Demonstrate effective assessment skills to evaluate students for giving appropriate fedback and making data-driven teaching decisions.	Pracrtice assessments of individuals, small groups of students and an entire class	Written assesment plan, Teaching Performance Rubric, Portfolio