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PHY S 276

Exploration of Teaching

College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)

Min

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

FBI fingerprint and background clearance

Title

Complete 40 hours of classroom observation

Learning Outcome

Engage in the exploration of teachers and students in the public school to come to a conclusion if teaching physical science is a career path you want to pursue.

Title

Guiding Principles

Learning Outcome

Students will become familiar with the four moral dimensions of education as outlined by the McKay School of Education

Title

Complete all transition points in transition points.

Learning Outcome

Complete transitions forms in McKay School date collection program.   Transition 1 (276 Course) Transition 2 (377-378 Course) Transition 3 (476-496 Student Teaching and Internship)