Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
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Science Requirement 01
BIOL 1014 - Introduction to Biological Science
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Science Requirement 02
PHSC 1013 and PHSC 1021 - Introduction to Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory
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Science Requirement 03
GEOL 1004 - Essentials of Earth Science
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Science Requirement 04
BIOL/PHSC 3243 - Integrating the Three Dimensions of Science
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Science Requirement 05
PHSC/BIOL 3253 - Teaching Methods for STEM
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” set of courses, current course requirements can address up to 100% of science topics.
To take full advantage of this, the program should provide explicit recommendations for prospective candidates to ensure they are taking courses that will give them the greatest breadth of coverage.
Analysis of Content Covered by "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download Recommendations| Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||||||
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| Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
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BIOL 1014Introduction to Biological Science |
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PHSC 1013 and PHSC 1021Introduction to Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory |
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GEOL 1004Essentials of Earth Science |
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BIOL/PHSC 3243Integrating the Three Dimensions of Science |
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PHSC/BIOL 3253Teaching Methods for STEM |
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| Total Content Covered: 100% | |||||||||||||
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
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