Prepares prospective teachers for teaching science at the middle/secondary school level. Developmentally appropriate content, strategies, and methods of instruction will be discussed with emphasis on the implementation in the student teaching placement. This course also requires a full-time placement in an educational setting appropriate for the intended certification area. Students work toward mastery of attitudes, techniques, and professional practices for successful teaching. A college supervisor and a field-based professional provide supervision. This course addresses specific N.H. state standards for certification in the following content areas: Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics, and Professional Education Standards (N.H. Standard Ed 610). (Prerequisite: completion of previous coursework in TECP and permission of TECP director)
NHTI – Concord’s Community College
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301