Terms offered: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021
This course surveys basic approaches to K-8 science and math teaching through modeling inquiry-based teaching and discussion. Topics include inquiry-based pedagogy, assessment techniques, lesson plan design and revision, and child development. Students are placed in science and math learning environments with upper elementary and middle school children to practice teaching. This seminar offers an opportunity to explore teaching, foster children's natural curiosity, and inspire local students.
K-8 Teaching and Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in the Science and Mathematics Classroom: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Fall 2022, Summer 2022 8 Week Session, Spring 2022
This course surveys basic approaches to K-12 science, computer science, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) tutoring through modeling inquiry-based teaching approaches. Topics include effective STEM pedagogy, assessment, lesson plan design and revision, attention to equity in underserved schools, and child development. Students are placed with K-12 students for STEM enrichment and tutoring experiences. This seminar offers an opportunity to explore K-12 teaching, foster children's natural curiosity, and inspire local students to engage in STEM learning.
K-12 Tutoring in Science and Mathematics: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021
Framed around the topic of sustainability, the course engages students from different math, science, and engineering majors in the process of applying the content knowledge from their discipline to build project-based curricula for presentation as part of the field placement. Students develop pedagogical content knowledge and relate teaching theory to practice through readings, classroom activities, discussion, lesson planning, and field observations. Field placements of 4 hours per week will be scheduled in middle and high school math and science classrooms, and discussion groups will be scheduled at a time convenient for each team to work collaborate.
Project-Based Instruction: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Summer 2022 8 Week Session, Summer 2021 8 Week Session
This course is designed to provide connections between research methods and science and math content learned in a research lab with teaching in the K-12 classroom. Hands-on inquiry-based science and math lessons are modeled and discussed. Students write research proposals, create posters demonstrating their research accomplishments, develop K-12 lesson plans that align with their research, and assemble digital portfolios on standards-based teaching and assessment.
Integrating Research Methods into K-12 Teaching in Mathematics and Science: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Summer 2022 10 Week Session, Summer 2021 10 Week Session
Students enrolled will develop an independent research project under the supervision of a research mentor. Students will submit a formal research proposal and a final research paper, guided by the instructor.
Independent Study - Research Methods: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021
The course is designed to support new science and mathematics teachers in earning a credential for teaching in California secondary schools. Students demonstrate that they have developed the skills to meet the state credentialing requirements by undertaking an inquiry project on their own teaching practice. Effective teaching methods for the science and mathematics classrooms are emphasized, including strategies for lesson planning, assessment, and English language learner support.
Apprentice Teaching in Science and Mathematics: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021
Fieldwork for Cal Teach single subject math or science teaching credential.
Supervised Teaching in Mathematics and Science for Secondary Schools: Read More [+]