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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

(Elementary & Secondary)

E02.00

Tuesday & Thursday

5:30-9:20

EDB 7500B

SUSAN TEED

email: susan@teedmedia.com

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC

COURSE DESCRIPTION

** One class will take place on Saturday, May 19th, 2007. **

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• students will examine their own beliefs about teaching science and carry out a personal inquiry

• students will challenge science teaching methods, study the latest strategies and propose ways to

engage students

• students will build a repertoire of practical skills involving the discovery method (inquiry, problems

approach)

• students will develop strategies that encourage participation of all students as well as promote critical

thinking

• students will share their thoughts, ideas and experiences with their peers

ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION:

1.

Unit Plan (40%) Time will be given each week to work on this collaborative project.

2.

Science Journal (30%) The journal will document an ongoing inquiry that takes place throughout the

course. Students will be required to email electronic versions of their journal 3 times during the course.

3.

Mini-presentations (20%) Students will present one engaging science activity during the course. This

may be done independently or in small groups.

4.

Participation (10%) Attendance is mandatory. Each missed class must be made up by completing an

extra homework assignment.

Late assignments must be accompanied by a doctor's note.

REQUIRED READINGS:

Readings will be provided electronically so students must have email accounts and be prepared to access

the Internet regularly.

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