Course Description

Seminar-based instruction to explore research in science education to enrich classroom implementation and research integration.

This course explores the topics of learning environments, experimental creativity, and research awareness to stimulate new ways for approaching science and education. Video clips from the Center for Science Education Research's Seminars for Lifelong Learners provide a springboard for discussion and interactive team collaboration.

Offered completely online, this course has the same learning objectives as the on-campus section. Meeting or exceeding the UTTC 'Principles of Good Practice', a student centered approach promotes high expectations for coursework and academic performance. Established on a solid foundation of scientific research and academic excellence, this course specifically supports the MAT-SE online program goal to produce students who are able to use and contribute to current educational research and methodology.

SCE 5v06 Lessons Learned is an elective science education course for the Master of Arts in Teaching - Science Education (MAT-SE) Online degree program offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department (SciMathEd) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas).

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Objectives

1. The student will be able to understand and evaluate the pedagogical soundness of original and alternative pathways for integrating science content.
2. The student will be able to recognize and justify strategies for improving educational practice within their individual field of expertise.
3. The student will be able to contribute to the science education community of their peers by sharing ideas for enhancing teaching and learning with the instructor, team members, and classmates, and professionals.