INAD 513 - Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence

This course combines a study of the function and organization of the adolescence-level chemistry curriculum with a survey of current teaching resources and research-based strategies to address the learning needs of diverse learners in science. Students will study the development of science concepts, skills, and theory through an activity oriented approach, with an emphasis on inquiry methods. Will apply the principles, practices, and strategies of differentiated instruction to support the achievement of all students. Students will design and implement learning units that address the commencement-level New York State Learning Standards in chemistry. Integrates the use of instructional and assistive technology. Prerequisite or corequisite: INCL*501. 50 hours (the aim Grade for 10 -12 ); 50 hours required for TESOL/Adolescence; 50 hours in Content (the aim Grade for 10 -12) required for Changing Level Adolescence students. Offered in spring semester only. Cross listed with INAD*509, INAD*510, BIO*457, and CHM*457.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite or corequisite: INCL*501. 50 hours (the aim Grade for 10 -12); 50 hours required for TESOL/Adolescence; 50 hours in Content (the aim Grade for 10 -12 ) required for Changing Level Adolescence students. Offered in spring semester only. Cross listed with INAD*509, INAD*510, BIO*457, and CHM*457. Term cycle: Spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3