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Science Education
Description: SCI 640 is a 3-credit course that is part of the Science Education Core block of courses as part of the PhD in Science Education program. The course is designed to offer graduate students a forum to critically examine research related to several areas of interest for science educators. The course will explore a variety of trends, theories, and hypotheses in science education through examination of seminal and contemporary research, reflection on application of findings to current practice in science education, and connection to student interests. The readings and associated learning activities designed for this course are suitable for doctoral level students conducting research or intending to become a science education researcher. This course is offered every other Fall and is one of the required courses for students to take during their first semester in the program. This survey course provides an overview for areas of research addressed in future courses in the program, as well as introducing areas of research not specifically developed as part of this program but available for students to pursue as part of their own interests. There are no pre-requisites for this course. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Science Education
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
SCI 640 - Survey Of Research In Science Education
Description: SCI 640 is a 3-credit course that is part of the Science Education Core block of courses as part of the PhD in Science Education program. The course is designed to offer graduate students a forum to critically examine research related to several areas of interest for science educators. The course will explore a variety of trends, theories, and hypotheses in science education through examination of seminal and contemporary research, reflection on application of findings to current practice in science education, and connection to student interests. The readings and associated learning activities designed for this course are suitable for doctoral level students conducting research or intending to become a science education researcher. This course is offered every other Fall and is one of the required courses for students to take during their first semester in the program. This survey course provides an overview for areas of research addressed in future courses in the program, as well as introducing areas of research not specifically developed as part of this program but available for students to pursue as part of their own interests. There are no pre-requisites for this course. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.