Science Education: Introduction to Principles and Practices

3 credits · Undergraduate

Students investigate and apply key principles related to teaching and learning in sciences. Emphasized are: (1) conveying how science works; (2) the nature of learning; (3) the science-society connection; (4) teaching concepts that cross the sciences such as patterns, scale, visualization, complexity, uncertainty, bias, and multiple perspectives. Experiential learning is an integral component. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 4 courses at or above the second year level AND permission of the Instructor. RESTRICTIONS: E1 and E2 FORMATS: Tutorial | Seminar | Experiential Learning