SMED5302 - Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics

SMED 5302 Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics (3 semester hours) Theories of learning and teaching in science and mathematics are explored through the lens of metacognition. Students apply metacognition theory and education research techniques to their own learning. Topics include student motivation, causation vs. correlation, cognitive and psychological development (brain research), qualitative and quantitative research methods, validity and reliability of research, ethics of research with human subjects, and decision-making strategies for education issues and policies. (3-0) Y