Course Descriptions
Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching
Invites science and mathematics students to explore teaching as a career by providing first-hand experiences teaching science/math lessons in local elementary classrooms. Introduces theory and practice necessary to design and deliver excellent instruction. Master teachers provide ongoing support and feedback. Meets weekly on CU campus (one and one-half hours/week) and involves additional visits to local elementary school.
- First offered Fall 2008. Register for EDUC 2020.
- Open to all students.
- Step 1 will be offered every fall and spring semester.
Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
Builds on Step 1 experiences and further develops lesson design and inquiry-based teaching practice. Offers opportunity to explore teaching career and learn about middle school culture. Master teacher provides support as students design and delivery lessons in middle school classrooms. Emphasizes assessment of student learning. Meets weekly on CU campus (one and one-half hours/week) and involves additional visits to local middle school. Prerequisite: Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching.
- First offered spring 2009.
- Step 2 will be offered every fall and spring semester.
Knowledge and Learning in Mathematics and Science
Functions and Modeling
Classroom Interactions
Project-Based Instruction
Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Research Methods
Secondary School Reading in Content Subjects
Apprentice Teaching
Content Area courses
- These are courses required for your science or mathematics major.
- We will be listing four-year degree programs that are compatible with the CU Teach program.
- We will also be listing selected electives for CU Teach and interested science majors.
- For example, in the Fall of 2008, Erin Furtak and Mike Klymkowsky will be offering MCDB 4811: Teaching and Learning Biology, a 3 credit course that can be used as an elective toward the MCDB major.
