SCED 325 - Science Education in Middle and Secondary Schools II

• Demonstrate applied understanding of contemporary science teaching issues.
• Formatively assess K-12 prior knowledge and adapt instructional planning and lessons based on results.
• Develop and teach a science lesson to secondary students using the learning cycle method.
• Adapt existing curricula and resources to align with teaching best practices.
• Demonstrate effective questioning skills to guide students in hands-on exploration and develop K-12 student critical thinking.
• Assess student characteristics that may influence teaching and learning culture and community and plan to accommodate individual differences in learning.
• Use federal functional behavioral assessment guidelines to analyze student behavior and implement positive behavioral intervention.
• Establish student learning and behavioral expectations, routines and procedures within the context of inquiry science classrooms.