Academic Catalog

Natural Sciences Education (NSED)

NSED 189  Natural Science Education Elective  12.00  
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
NSED 289  Natural Science Education Elective  12.00  
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
NSED 321  Teaching Elementary/Middle School Science  3.00  
Students will develop science teaching practices for grades K-9, including investigation-based science lessons that support elementary and middle school students as they engage with, explore, and explain science phenomena. Peer-to-Peer teaching required. A minimum grade of C in this course is required for all education majors. This course meets one requirement for undergraduate education majors which leads to the EA or A licensure OR 4-12 licensure in Wisconsin and for undergraduate elementary education majors seeking a K-9 license.
Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite for SSED 321: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 or ECED 252 with a C or better
  
Typically Offered:
  • On-campus: Fall & Spring
  • Online: Fall & Spring
  
NSED 339  Secondary Methods in Science Education  3.00  
General principles and problems of teaching science in the secondary schools. Emphasis on organizing teaching activities, teaching materials, resources, and current methodology. This course includes a required pre-student teaching clinical in grades 9-12. A minimum grade of C in this course is required for all education majors. On-Campus/Hybrid
Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Completion of T ED 300 (C or Better). Teacher Education Non-Academic Test (Criminal Background Check)
  
Typically Offered:
  • On-campus: Select Semesters;
  
NSED 389  Natural Science Education Elective  12.00  
Transfer credit ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.