EDUC 428 - Secondary Life Science Curriculum and Methods

(3 hours) Study of secondary life science curriculum and methods. Emphasis on planning for instruction, instructional strategies, and integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing throughout the sciences curricula. Examination of the South Carolina curriculum standards for teaching science at the secondary level as well as research findings regarding effective teaching strategies in the secondary sciences classroom were researched to develop strategies for curricular development. National and state standards are emphasized. Candidates develop long- and short-range plans based on the ADEPT model. A 20-hour practicum is required. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites. This course cannot be challenged.