Science Education through Community Service

This course is about science teaching and learning in non-classroom settings. You will use the research on teaching and learning to make STEM experiences relevant to more learners, create and facilitate a learner-centered approach to science experiences in an informal setting, and practice being a culturally responsive teacher. In addition, you'll become familiar with current trends in US science education, examine your how stance on teaching and what it takes to be an effective teacher, and consider your own growth as a teacher and as someone who interacts with area youth through community service. You will spend one day a week working with two youth working alongside your peers in an after-school enrichment program for low income youth. This is a Cardinal Course, supported through the Haas Center for Public Service.