EDSS 450C - Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Science

(4 units)

Prerequisites: EDSS 300C. Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program or permission of the Director of the Single Subject Credential Program.
Required prior to student teaching. Objectives, curriculum, materials, assessment, and instructional strategies and technologies specific to teaching science to diverse students. Reflective practice based on the California Teaching Performance Expectations and state curriculum frameworks. “B” grade or better required to advance to student teaching.

Letter grade only (A-F). 25 hours of fieldwork required. Course fee may be required. “B” grade or better required to advance to student teaching. Students must have a valid CTC Clearance and proof of a negative TB test to begin fieldwork hours in this course. (Lecture 4 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units.