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
GEOS 1004 - Introduction to Geology
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Science Requirement 02
ECEL 2610 - Life & Earth Science for Teachers
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Science Requirement 03
ECEL 3610 - Science for the Young Learner
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Science Requirement 04
ECEL 3620 - Science for the Intermediate Learner
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Science Requirement 05
ECEL 2620 - Physical Science and Engineering Design for Teachers
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Science Requirement 06
BIOL 1003 - Introduction to the Sciences: Ecology GE
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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GEOS 1004Introduction to Geology |
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ECEL 2610Life & Earth Science for Teachers |
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ECEL 3610Science for the Young Learner |
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ECEL 3620Science for the Intermediate Learner |
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ECEL 2620Physical Science and Engineering Design for Teachers |
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BIOL 1003Introduction to the Sciences: Ecology GE |
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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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