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A COURSE FOR PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS |
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| Course Objectives Learn the methods used to measure and comprehend the physical parameters associated with waves, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. Course Organization The course emphasizes the use of quantitative and observational skills to understand parameters used to describe physical phenomena. Students are given opportunities to conduct classroom experiments which will give them a working knowledge of physical laws that relate to measured parameters. Laboratory exercises feature "hands-on" inquiry-based activities that can be applied to the science presented in elementary school curriculum. Cooperative learning is used extensively for classroom management. Students work in cooperative groups when conducting laboratory exercises. Exercises and content are consistent with the National Science Education Standards.
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| GRADING SYSTEM Your grade will be determined from the average of the following:
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| GRADE CUTOFF IS BASED ON YOUR
AVERAGE GRADE 90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C 60 - 69 D 0 - 59 F
CLASS ATTENDANCE IF YOU HAVE 3 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE REDUCED ONE LETTER GRADE. IF YOU HAVE 4 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN "F" IN THE COURSE. MAKEUP EXAMS The comprehensive final exam will serve as the makeup exam for all excused absences on exam days. It will count an extra 100 points for each excused exam.
For students with documented disabilities who need course adaptations or accommodations please make an appointment with Dr. Callaway as soon as possible. |
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