Course Description
Course will showcase the complexity and power of K-12 students' ways of reasoning in math and science in conjunction with research methods for capturing this reasoning. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define, explain, and distinguish key field-specific constructs and terminology
- Analyze scholarly readings about K-12 student reasoning
- Perform student interviews to elicit and make sense of K-12 student reasoning
- Demonstrate comprehension of research on K-12 student reasoning related to a specific topic
- Summarize and critique research in writing and oral presentations
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Reading responses | 35% |
| Project presentation | 15% |
| Project paper | 25% |
| Attendance/participation in class sessions | 25% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation counts for 25% of course grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.