Course Syllabus
EDN 495/595: Explorations in Middle Grades Math
and Science
Strand 1: Science Group
NC Quest Program Instructors
Dr. Karen Wetherill
(910) 962-4174
wetherillk@uncw.edu
Mrs. Pat Smith
(910) 962-3881
smithpc@uncw.edu
NC Quest Science Group Instructors
Dr. Rich Huber
(910) 962-3561
huberr@uncw.edu
Dr. Ron Sizemore
(910) 962-2326
sizemorer@uncw.edu
Course Description:
This course utilizes a blended learning model in exploring current
scientifically-based methodologies for effective teaching and
mentoring in middle grades math and science classroom environments.
The course investigates successful strategies utilized at the
state and regional level through content and pedagogy support
offered through the Mathematics and Science Education Network.
Course content is consistent both with the North Carolina Standard
Course of Study and NC State Board and Professional Development
Committee reports. The course serves two primary populations:
1) middle grades math and science teachers and 2) middle grades
mentor teachers through an integrated educational experience.
The format for class sessions will include intensive face-to-face
workshops, class discussions (large and small groups), cooperative
group-based learning tasks, and Web-based distance learning
technologies.
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Course Contact Hours:
This course requires 45 contact hours of instruction and is comprised
of a combination of the following activities for science participants:
| Component |
Activity |
Estimated Contact Hours |
| NCQuest Winter Institute |
2 full day sessions |
14 hours |
| Study Groups |
Group-based study and activities coordinated through NC
Quest Web Site. |
10-20 hours |
| Outside Educational Programs |
Participants will attend approved educational programs
that are consistent with and build upon NC Quest instructional
goals and activities |
6-15 hours |
| School-based Instructional Session |
NC Quest Instructional Staff will hold individual instructional
sessions (Topics: Oceans, Photosynthesis, Cell Biology) with
participants at UNCW and in their school sites |
10-15 hours |
| NCQuest Celebration Day |
Spring 2005: Final face-to-face meeting to review program
results through participant presentations |
6 hours |
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