Please consider exploring SCIENCE
EDUCATION at Kent State University!
The science education faculty in
the College of Education, Health, &
Human Services are offering several
courses over the next year designed
to challenge your thinking and
revitalize your approaches for
teaching science. These courses are
also applicable towards the C&I
Master’s degree, Ed.D., and Ph.D.
with an emphasis in science education
or as electives in other programs. For
more information please contact Dr.
Lisa Borgerding at
ldonnell@kent.edu.
Upcoming Summer
Professional
Development
Upcoming Course Offerings
Interested in a graduate degree
with an emphasis in science
education?
Wondering about getting a Ph.D.
or an Ed.D.?
Visit the Curriculum and
Instruction Website:
http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/TLCS/
programs/CI/index.htm
330-672-2580
Course Descriptions
Summer 2016: MCED 47445/57445 Critical Inquiry and Integration: Science and Social
Studies Grade 5. Online course offered July 18-Aug 20, 2016.
This course engages students in the use and development of pedagogical content
knowledge for teaching grade 5, using an interdisciplinary, inquiry approach to teaching
and learning in science and social studies. The purpose of this course is to 1) develop
confidence and understanding for science and social studies content for teaching in a
fifth grade context and 2) connect content and theoretical understanding to your
teaching practice. This class will investigate strategies for implementing and designing
integrated content that effectively meets the Ohio Academic Content Standards. The
goal here is to help you think of ways to become an innovative teacher who facilitates
learning for all students in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information please
contact Dr. Lisa Borgerding at ldonnell@kent.edu.
Fall 2016: C&I 61140 Culture and Multiculturalism in Science Education. Tuesdays 4:257:00, White Hall 114.
This course provides an overview of the intersections between science, science
education, and race, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. It focuses on
examining the process of schooling and the hidden curriculum in science. This course
will also explore indigenous science knowledge, science culture, and classroom practice
as it relates to multiculturalism. For more information please contact Dr. Sara Raven at
sraven1@kent.edu.
Fall 2016: ADED 52277 Topics in Secondary Science Teaching. Thursdays 4:25-7:00,
White Hall 114.
This course is designed to aid the development of middle and secondary school
preservice and inservice science teachers. Fundamental to middle and secondary school
science teaching is an understanding of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and
methodologies appropriate for science learning in secondary school. During this course
you will participate in and develop hands-on activities, inquiry investigations, group
discussions, engaging lectures, safe laboratory investigations, utilizing equitable
teaching practices and the latest instructional technology. For more information please
contact Dr. Lisa Borgerding at ldonnell@kent.edu.
Spring 2017: C&I 61141: Nature of Science in Science Education. Meeting day/time TBA.
This course explores what science is like, including the nature of scientific knowledge
and inquiry. Course emphasizes related research and standards to inform best practices
in K-16 science instruction. Practical strategies for implementation will be addressed.
The nature of science promotes scientific literacy, a fundamental goal of science
education. For more information please contact Dr. Bridget Mulvey at
bmulvey@kent.edu.