Course Detail: WTET940 - Elementary Methods of Teaching Science

This 45-hour course meets 1 day a week for 8 weeks. As a result of this training participants will be able to explain the three dimensions of science instruction: DCIs, SEPs, and CCCs and how they help students make sense of authentic phenomena; participate in learning experiences through examination, engagement, and implementation of the three dimensions of science instruction, DCIs, SEPs, and CCCs, including the use of authentic phenomena; design lessons with clear goals and formative and summative assessments aligned to Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards or Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) including the use of phenomena; develop pedagogical practices and examine research that help students develop the disciplinary literacy needed to effectively speak, read, and write in science; and model practices and reflect on science instruction in the context of authentic student learning and engagement to promote equitable access to STEM and develop a culture that values risk-taking and learning from mistakes.

 Session Information: 25FA-WTET940-01

Schedule: Course is Hybrid (Online + Webinar). The webinar meetings are every Tuesday from 10/14/2025 to 11/25/2025, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. You will have until December 1st to complete your course work. Check for assignments' dates in Canvas.
Times: 04:30pm-07:30pm MDT
COST : $500.00

Bulletin

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course provides educators with a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing the three dimensions of science instruction: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). Participants will explore how these dimensions facilitate students' understanding of authentic phenomena, allowing them to connect scientific concepts to real-world situations. The course will also focus on developing pedagogical practices informed by current research that fosters disciplinary literacy, enabling students to articulate, read, and write about science confidently. Educators will model effective instructional practices and reflect on their teaching in the context of authentic student learning, promoting equitable access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Jenny Sumsion
Dee Harper
Silvia Araoz

Class Location

SLCC Online
Online
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Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 100.00% will be assessed on cancellations occurring within 2 days of the start of this session.