Science Education (SCED)
SCED 5004 - Elementary and Middle School Science Methods (3 Credits)
This course explores the teaching of science to elementary and middle school students. We will engage in science learning, teaching, and reflection utilizing a variety of resources as we explore the nature of planning, implementing, and executing effective science instruction. Cross-listed with SCED 4004
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: TCHR-MA plan or BMA subplan.
SCED 5050 - Introduction to Science Teaching and Learning (2 Credits)
Focus on conceptual development, conceptual change, collaborative learning, students' conceptions of various topics in science, practical issues encountered in facilitating learning, managing the classroom, formative and summative assessment, and differentiating instruction in a collaborative environment. Seminar for Learning Assistants. Student must be serving as a Learning Assistant in the CU Denver LA program.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
SCED 5340 - Equity & Culture in Science Education: Local/Global (3 Credits)
This course examines literature in science education related to issues of culture and equity. Topics will be framed by an understanding of equity in diverse classrooms and how it informs research, curriculum and instruction. Cross-listed with SCED 4340 and ENVS 5340.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
SCED 5350 - Issues and Trends in Science Education (3 Credits)
Explores the current issues and trends in science education related to theory, pedagogy, practices, curriculum, and other contemporary topics. Cross-listed with SCED 4350.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in the SEHD or Teacher Education minors.
SCED 5360 - Physics Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
In this course, we will explore how people learn physics, and how physics is and can be taught. We will read literature in physics, physics education research, education, psychology, and cognitive science and apply it to your physics teaching.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
SCED 5365 - Physics Teaching as Research (3 Credits)
In this course, you will research your teaching of physics, with the explicit goals of improving your teaching practice and improving student learning of physics.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
SCED 5500 - The Nature of Science (3 Credits)
This course is a critical exploration of science and scientific knowledge using an epistemological approach to ask (and possibly answer) questions about sociological issues in science and implications for science research, teaching and learning. Cross-listed with SCED 7500.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in the SEHD or Teacher Education minors.
SCED 5650 - Environmental Education (3 Credits)
SCED 5670 - Experiential Learning In The Parks (3 Credits)
This course guides students through their experiences in a summer field placement, using readings, discussions and other interactive tools that focus on place-based education.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
SCED 5800 - Curriculum Workshop for Science Teachers (0.5-4 Credits)
Opportunity to work on curricular projects and problems in the schools. Explore various formal and informal learning environments such as study groups and after-school activities. Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 36.
SCED 5840 - Independent Study (1-4 Credits)
Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.
SCED 5950 - Master's Thesis (1-8 Credits)
Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.
Additional Information: Report as Full Time.
SCED 6840 - Independent Study (1-4 Credits)
Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.
SCED 6950 - Master's Thesis (4 Credits)
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Additional Information: Report as Full Time.
SCED 6990 - Special Topics (1-6 Credits)
Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.
SCED 7500 - The Nature of Science (3 Credits)
This course is a critical exploration of science and scientific knowledge using an epistemological approach to ask (and possibly answer) questions about sociological issues in science and implications for science research, teaching and learning. Cross-listed with SCED 5500.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
SCED 7840 - Independent Study (1-3 Credits)
Grading Basis: Letter Grade