Arizona State University|Fall 2017
The ASU course PHS 534 / PHY 494: “Methods of Physical Science Teaching” will be offered in fall semester 2017 on TUESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL (4:30 to 7:15pm) at the ASU-Tempe campus.
- PHY 494 is for undergraduates.
- PHS 534 is for in-service teachers and graduate students.
Dates: Aug. 22 to Dec. 5 (no class on Oct. 10: fall break at ASU)
Location: Physical Sciences Center, H-wing, room 355 (PS-H355)
Instructor: Kelli Gamez Warble, a long-time high school physics and math teacher.
Contact Jane Jackson at the email address jane.jackson@asu.edu for more information or to start the registration process.
Pre-service and in-service teachers of physics, chemistry, earth/space science, and biology are urged to take this course. It will enhance their job prospects, because schools often need a physical science teacher for one or two sections.PHS 534 is accepted by the Arizona Department of Education as a CONTENT course. Thus it can be used toward the 24 hours required for certification in secondary physical science.
PHS534/PHY494 focuses on matter and energy; inquiry process and nature of science.
No textbook. Course materials cost $25.
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