GRADUATE SCHOOL

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION MAJOR IN GENERAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Current Trends in Teaching Science

Course No. Sci Educ 305

Course Description: The course provides an in-depth examination and analysis of literature and research in science education. It examines
theoretical foundations of research studies in science education, discusses methodologies of research, critique research, and examines trends in
emerging science education research. This includes presentations as well as opportunities for graduate students to explore research ideas with
colleagues within the class.

Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Explore and think about larger trends in the teaching of science specific to science education; some of them are trends in education
more generally
2. Examine the forces that teachers in the field are subject to: a sort of free body diagram of science teachers’ professional lives.
3. Draw on a wide variety of social theory, history, personal reflection, and policy analysis in science education

Course Format: The format of this course will include opportunities to learn and apply the course objectives through:

1. Individual presentation of their assigned topics/research

 2. Lectures and discussions of ideas based on the topics discussed
3. Presentation of concept paper on assigned topics
4. Examinations

Course Requirements: a. Active Participation: 10%

b. Attendance : 10 %

c. Oral and Written Presentation : 35 %

d. Requirements/Demonstration : 15 %

e. Final Examination : 30 %

TOTAL : 100%

Time Frame Outline of Topics/Content Activity/Strategy

January Chapter 1. Introduction and Rationale
 Science Education, Equity and Equality Schooling,
Science and Culture
 Science Education and the World of Work
 Science and Globalization
 Student led presentation on the
assigned topics/research paper
 Demonstrations
 Review of current issues/trends
relevant to the topic

February Chapter 2.
 Science Literacy
 Beyond Science Literacy, Process and Content
 Science for All

February- March Chapter 3. Developing the Science Teaching

Chapter 4. Assessment and Learning

 Chapter 5. Teachers and Science

Chapter 6. Working with others

Improving Science Instruction through
Lesson Study

April- May Chapter 7. Science Beyond Classroom  Student led presentation on the
assigned topics
Chapter 8. Spreading Good Practices in Teaching  Demonstrations
Science  Review of current issues/trends
relevant to the topic
Chapter 9. Collaboration Across Frontiers
Related Topics:
 21st Century Learning
 Teaching Science in the 21st Century

References:

www.ibe.unesco.org/curriculum/China/Pdf/IIindia.pdf
https://cehd.gmu.edu/courses/EDCI-811
Duffy, M. Giordano, V.A. Farrell, J.B. , Paneque, O.M., & Crump, G. B. (2008)
No Child left Behind: Values and Research Issues in High-Stakes Assessment, Counseling and Values
Gross, P.A. (2010). No Another Trend: Secondary Level Literacy Coaching. The Clearing House.
Kelllough, R.D., & Kellough, N.G. (2011) Secondary School Teaching: A Guide to Methods and Resources (4th ed).

Prepared by: Submitted to:

ROMEO R. HIPOLITO HENRIETTA DG.TORRALBA , Ph. D.

Professor Dean, Graduate School