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Teaching Science and Math
Description: This course for undergraduates in the NAUTeach program examines how to create more meaningful science learning experiences for all students through research-based design and assessment practices. In this course, students critically explore conceptions of science to better identify and actively address inequitable approaches to science learning in schools. Students learn how to develop tangible science learning materials that leverage the assets learners bring to the science classroom and how to anchor learning materials in contexts relevant to students' lives and communities. In addition, students apply ideas from recent science education reforms to design opportunities where students' science learning builds incrementally over time and across multiple dimensions. This course also emphasizes approaches for developing formative and summative science assessments that can be used to coherently monitor students' progress towards complex learning goals and how students orient towards science. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: TSM 303W with a grade of C or better
Teaching Science and Math
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
TSM 304 - Design And Assessment For Science Learning
Description: This course for undergraduates in the NAUTeach program examines how to create more meaningful science learning experiences for all students through research-based design and assessment practices. In this course, students critically explore conceptions of science to better identify and actively address inequitable approaches to science learning in schools. Students learn how to develop tangible science learning materials that leverage the assets learners bring to the science classroom and how to anchor learning materials in contexts relevant to students' lives and communities. In addition, students apply ideas from recent science education reforms to design opportunities where students' science learning builds incrementally over time and across multiple dimensions. This course also emphasizes approaches for developing formative and summative science assessments that can be used to coherently monitor students' progress towards complex learning goals and how students orient towards science. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: TSM 303W with a grade of C or better