Sep 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

EDSE 4780 - Teaching Physical Science


The course addresses principles and practices for teaching physical science. Standards and model curricula are investigated and used to develop short and long term instructional plans for use with teachers and students in P-16.

Requisites: EDSE 3510
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to compare the uses, benefits, and drawbacks of a variety of physical science curricula to support teaching and learning in P-16 settings.
  • Students will be able to discuss principles and practices for teaching and learning physical science.
  • Students will be able to design physical science curricula, including unit plans, for use with teachers and students in P-16.
  • Students will be able to critically evaluate the importance of physical science education in the secondary classroom.
  • Students will be able to reflect on their professional growth and development using course constructs.


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