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Dennis S. Kubasko, Jr.

Assistant Professor for Secondary Science Education

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Fall 2008
 

EDN 303 - Instructional Technology (3)

This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles that underlie the design, production, and evaluation of instructional materials, computer generated presentations, and interactive media with particular emphasis on effective classroom use and integration into instructional units. Students will develop skills in the operation of media production equipment, including microcomputers, computer software applications, telecommunications, video related equipment, and distance learning technologies.

Section 001 - M,W 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM


EDN 406
- Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science (3)
Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed.

EDNL 406 - Field Experience in Secondary Science (1)
Field experiences required (30 contact hours).

 

LIC 506 - Advanced Theory and Practice Teaching Secondary Science (3)

 

LIC 509 - Internship (6)

 

 

Spring 2008

 

EDN 336 - The Teaching of Science (K-6) (3)
Prerequisites: EDN 301 and two science courses

Methods of teaching the biological, earth and physical sciences. Applications of the sciences to classroom experimentation and investigation. Examination of contemporary curricula used at the elementary school level. Field experiences required.

 

EDN 408 - Instructional Seminar (2)

The main focus of the course is on the development of teaching skills and instructional plans to be implemented in the practicum setting. In addition, the course supports students’ professional growth and reflection throughout the practicum experience.  The course is aligned with the WSE conceptual framework of teacher as decision maker and reflective practitioner.

 

EDN 409 - Practicum (12)

Students will be assigned full-time to practicum sites within their areas of specializations.  During the course, students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming increasingly wider responsibility for class instruction.  Students apply instructional strategies and skills in the practicum setting.  In addition, the course supports students’ professional growth and reflection throughout the practicum experience.

 

LIC 509 - Advanced Theory and Practice Teaching Secondary Science (6)
Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed.

 



Fall 2007
 

EDN 303 - Instructional Technology (3)

This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles that underlie the design, production, and evaluation of instructional materials, computer generated presentations, and interactive media with particular emphasis on effective classroom use and integration into instructional units. Students will develop skills in the operation of media production equipment, including microcomputers, computer software applications, telecommunications, video related equipment, and distance learning technologies.

Section 001 - M,W 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Section 008 - M Evening 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM


EDN 406 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science (3)
Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed.

EDNL 406 - Field Experience in Secondary Science (1)
Field experiences required (10-20 contact hours).

 

LIC 506 - Advanced Theory and Practice Teaching Secondary Science (3)

 


Summer 2007

 

EDN 595 - Forensic Environmental Science(3)
A special course for Onslow County Middle and High School teachers offered by UNCW in cooperation with the Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center and the Onslow County Schools.