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EDUC 231Teaching Science in the Secondary Classroom

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Examines constructivist and sociocultural approaches to teaching science in secondary classrooms. Course will provide a critical overview of curricula, instructional theories, and multiple approaches to teaching the "big ideas" in science.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to MA/credential students.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Thu 4:40pm–7:40pm
McHenry Clrm 0270M. ShawOpen 0/15

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue 4:00pm–7:00pm
TBD In PersonM. ShawOpen 13/30

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
David Shaw3.7 / 52.5 / 533%17

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