ED 7092 - Literacy, Research, & Technology in Science

Credits: 3

Description Research and practice in the analysis of syntax (rules and structure) and semantics (what is meant) within specific disciplines; reasons why many modern textbooks have removed logical connectives in order to improve readability; science learning involves words of increasing level of abstraction such as giving familiar objects new names, and giving new names to unfamiliar objects; process words like evaporation, distillation, condensation, evolution; concept words like work, energy, power, heat, force, an area where most learning difficulties are encountered; mathematical language as it applies to scientific measurements with an emphasis on graphical understanding of the uses of microcomputer-based laboratory techniques. The course is structured to enhance the development of scientific literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving with an emphasis on the teacher-as-practitioner. There is a strong focus on individual research interests through an annotated bibliography. Fieldwork may be required for some candidates, as determined by the Program Coordinator.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for all courses: ED 7001 and appropriate discipline specific methodology course (ED 7082 - ED 7086).