EDU 471: CP: BIOLOGY

This DATA course includes an examination of curriculum and curriculum issues, learning theories, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques for teaching biology in the differentiated secondary classroom. During the 7-week DATA practicum conducted in the second half of the semester, Biology education candidates will have opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate inquiry-based, student-centered lessons that address differentiation of essential biology content, instructional practices, and student products based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile. This course will focus heavily on teacher candidate proficiency development and should be taken during the semester before the Clinical Residency experience. Prerequisite: Stage II Admission to Clinical Practice Block