MSCI 3201 - Laboratory Instruction Practicum

2 hrs

Is a course designed specifically for students majoring in chemistry and/or physical science education. Students will work with a faculty mentor to develop the concepts and skills required for successful laboratory instruction. A minimum of 10 hours of supervised laboratory instruction will be required including the development and teaching of one original didactic laboratory experiment. Topics covered will include the role of experiential learning in science education, inquiry-based learning, didactic laboratory experiment design, student learning assessment, and laboratory safety. Prerequisite(s): A minimum of two upper level laboratory science courses and EDUC 3302 or school approval. Lecture one hour, laboratory one hour.