Academic Catalog

MSE301 METHODS OF SCIENCE TEACHING IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS I

Course Code: 4600301
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Mathematics And Science Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Aim of the science teaching; scientific literacy; instructional theories in science teaching; students conceptions of science; science teaching strategies, methods, techniques, materials and practices; laboratory approaches and safety guideline; hands on science; graphical organizers; analogies; use of models in science teaching; development and implementation of science lesson plans.