The Interdisciplinary Teaching Course for Science

Transform Science Education: Engage Students Through Art and Literature!

Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to science education? This course empowers high school science teachers to integrate art and literature into their curriculum, fostering creativity and enhancing student engagement. Dive into practical strategies and innovative assessment methods that will captivate your students and elevate their understanding of scientific concepts!

Who is it For

This course is tailored for high school science teachers eager to break free from traditional teaching methods and engage students creatively. If you're looking to enhance your classroom experience and inspire your students, this course is for you!

• •Skill Level: Intermediate
• •Audience: High school science teachers looking to enhance their teaching methods, educators interested in creative assessment and project-based learning, teachers aiming to foster interdisciplinary connections in their classrooms.

Prerequisites

Before diving into this transformative course, it's essential to have a foundational understanding of science concepts and some experience in teaching at the high school level.

• •Familiarity with basic science concepts
• •Experience in teaching science at the high school level
• •Understanding of project-based learning principles

What's Inside

Get ready for an enriching experience! This course is packed with engaging modules that will guide you through the process of creating an interdisciplinary unit that captivates your students.

• •Modules:
  • •Unpacking Interdisciplinary Teaching: Foundations and Frameworks
  • •Crafting the Interdisciplinary Unit: Design and Objectives
  • •Engagement Strategies: Creative Activities that Captivate
  • •Collaborative Teaching: Building Bridges with Art and Literature Educators
  • •Implementation: Bringing Your Unit to Life
  • •Assessment and Reflection: Evaluating Student Learning
• •Quizzes: Each module includes interactive quizzes designed to reinforce your understanding and application of the course content.
• •Assignments: Hands-on assignments will challenge you to create a mind map, draft an interdisciplinary unit outline, and pilot engaging activities that connect science with art and literature.
• •Practical Project: The highlight of the course is your practical project: designing an interdisciplinary unit that culminates in a student exhibition showcasing their work and learning outcomes.
• •Before You Start: Before you start, we recommend familiarizing yourself with project-based learning principles and gathering resources that will support your interdisciplinary unit.
• •Books to Read: A curated list of insightful books will be provided to deepen your understanding of interdisciplinary teaching and creative assessment.
• •Glossary: A glossary of key terms will be included to help you navigate the course content with ease.

What Will You Learn

By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive skill set that empowers you to engage your students creatively in science education.

• •Master the principles of interdisciplinary teaching.
• •Design and implement a comprehensive interdisciplinary unit.
• •Develop innovative assessment methods for interdisciplinary projects.

Time to Complete

8-10 weeks, with 15-20 hours of dedicated study per week.

Enroll now and transform your teaching approach!