Teaching Science and Writing in the Middle Grades Classroom
The content of this module focuses on the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the related Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). A strong emphasis will be placed on disciplinary literacy within science, including reading comprehension strategies, facilitating scientific discussions, and integrating writing instruction that supports student learning. Students will engage with important science ideas, identify high quality resources, and undergo the process of planning cohesive storylines that could be implemented in middle grade classrooms.
Outcomes: As a part of this module, candidates will understand that effective educators: - Maintain and utilize global perspectives and international-mindedness when engaging in teaching, learning and leading, including the awareness and application of the social, cultural, inter-cultural and linguistic facets of student achievement; - Use research and evidence-based practices to design instruction that includes the alignment of goals, objectives, assessments and instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of students; - Apply deep understanding of both content and pedagogy to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to all students; - Explicitly integrate the teaching of reading, writing, communication and technology across content areas.
Outcomes: As a part of this module, candidates will understand that effective educators: - Maintain and utilize global perspectives and international-mindedness when engaging in teaching, learning and leading, including the awareness and application of the social, cultural, inter-cultural and linguistic facets of student achievement; - Use research and evidence-based practices to design instruction that includes the alignment of goals, objectives, assessments and instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of students; - Apply deep understanding of both content and pedagogy to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to all students; - Explicitly integrate the teaching of reading, writing, communication and technology across content areas.