Science Teaching Methods for Middle School
Course Description:
This online course is designed to provide middle school science teachers with the skills and knowledge to create engaging lessons. Through discussions, activities, and projects, instructors will learn various methods to make science fun and relevant for students in middle school.
Course Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of the principles of effective teaching in a classroom setting
- Learn how to design lesson plans that are tailored to different learning types
- Gain knowledge on how to use technology for teaching science effectively
- Understand the basics of differentiated instruction and formative assessment techniques
- Acquire knowledge on best practices for motivating students in a science class
- Examine current topics related to STEM education and their implications for society
- Learn how to encourage creativity and collaboration amongst students through stimulating discussions and activities
- Explore alternative approaches to teaching topics such as inquiry-based learning or experiential education
- Develop an understanding of concepts such as scientific inquiry or the scientific method in order to better communicate its purpose/functionality within a class setting
- Understand how assessment techniques can be used as a tool for assessing student’s level of understanding at any given point during the semester
