Goals of the Course:

This course is designed as a hands-on introduction to the technological resources available for science instruction. You will not only learn about new technology, but also evaluate how technology can be used effectively in classroom instruction. The emphasis is to develop curricula using technology as a primary means of instruction.

We will addresses issues and strategies for developing effective instructional interventions in science education. We will examine current curricular standards, methods of inquiry, and assessment models in science. The emphasis is to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment to maximize student success. We will also address the importance of the National Science Education Standards and Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.

In this course, we will cover a wide variety of topics that should help you grow not only as an innovative and engaging teacher, but also as a teacher who is concerned with making education accessible to all students. Therefore, we will explore the role of the teacher as an agent of social change throughout the course. The teacher is an individual who actively contributes toward establishing a pluralist society. S/He accomplishes this goal by making the classroom one of the most important settings where gender equity, antidiscriminatory principles and multicultural understanding are modeled and practiced.