Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded.
Apply and use physics concepts and laws to understand modern medical techniques. Develop lessons to integrate physics, as it relates to medicine, into other courses.
Emphasizes formation of a "safety culture" in science and/or art. Federal and state regulations are covered. Course product is a safety manual for the laboratory or studio.
Understanding of general chemistry is highly recommended. Examination of chemistry topics with real-world applications. Methods for the use of skills and themes in chemistry to encourage higher-level thinking in students in the high-school setting.
Consider curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials, relationship of subject area to total secondary program, emphasizing teaching techniques and of technology use. Students will lead discussions and teaching situations.
Students will explore historical and theoretical aspects of environmental education which creates a context to inform their development as practicing environmental educators.
Prepares students to use best practices in planning and designing environmental education programs and curricula. Students revise and/or develop an environmental education program for their final project.
Explores use of scientific "controversies" as a teaching strategy to understand the nature of science. Empirical evidences supporting major biological concepts are integrated with pedagogical strategies.
BIO 110: with minimum grade of C
Teachers understand evidence that supports ecology and evolution as unifying concepts in biology. Biological concepts are integrated with pedagogical strategies appropriate for teaching at secondary level.
(BIO 100: with minimum grade of C or BIO 110: with minimum grade of C)
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Develop a knowledge of objectives, methods and materials needed for teaching a functional elementary science program. Laboratory activities included.
(GAPP-Appl for Grad Lic Adm to PTEP: with minimum score of 9 or EDFE 125: with minimum grade of S)
Students will explore and define the elements of inquiry in P-16 science education from the perspective of teaching with inquiry, ability to do inquiry, and as part of science content.
An online course focusing on Colorado water resources and environmental issues in an Earth Systems context. Applications to societal issues and inquiry learning are emphasized.