This course will provide practicing teachers an introduction to science education research with a focus on research design development, qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis techniques.
Prerequisite: 8 credit hours of graduate science coursework. Graduates only. An online, problem-based course in which students conduct data analysis on climate variability, modeling, and Earth system impacts and apply results to societal issues.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Analyze elementary and middle level science programs regarding learning theory, research and the new Colorado Model Content Standards for science. Applications include strategies, management, and science technology and society.
Investigate current science education research, report on topics of interest in recent literature, discuss individual research problems. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.
A survey of contemporary trends and issues associated with designing, implementing and evaluating science curricula at the secondary and tertiary levels.
Prerequisite: SRM 502 or equivalent. An introduction to research in discipline based science education, providing background and experience in the major activities associated with current practice in both field-based and quantitative studies.
Prerequisite: SCED 600. Research a problem in K-12 science education relevant to students' teaching situations. Develop goals, review literature, and plan an action research project. This course is the first of three courses.
Prerequisite: SCED 695. Conduct the action research plan developed and approved in SCED 695. An approved Action Research Plan Project is required to take this course. Second of three course series.
Prerequisite: SCED 696. Complete the action research project by developing a summary and discussion. The final project must be presented to the action research committee. Final of a three course series.
Prerequisite: SCED 600 or equivalent. For majors in the Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A. Natural Science K-12 Teaching Emphasis. and wish to complete a thesis. S/U Graded. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.