Carol Brown, MEd, BEd, BSc, PhD Candidate

Area of Study / Keywords

Science Education Misinformation Public Understanding of Science Nature of Science Information and Digital Literacy Professional Development Professional Learning

EDSE 355 - Introduction to Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary School Science (Major)

This course examines the integration of theory, research, and practice in secondary school science education. Students will learn from immersive in-class experiences, engage in small group discussions, and practice strategies to build emerging teaching competencies. Corequisites: EDFX 350 and courses in the Introductory Professional Term (IPT) for the Secondary Education Route. Note: Successful completion of the on-campus portion of the IPT is required prior to being granted permission to continue into EDFX 350. Students may only receive credit for one of EDSE 352, EDSE 355, EDSE 360, or EDSE 364.

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EDSE 356 - Introduction to Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary School Science (Minor)

This course examines the integration of theory, research, and practice in secondary school science education. Students will learn from immersive in-class experiences, engage in small group discussions, and practice strategies to build emerging teaching competencies. Prerequisite: 6 units in the Minor subject area. Pre/corequisites: EDFX 200, EDU 210, and EDU 211. Students may only receive credit for one of EDSE 353, EDSE 356, EDSE 361, or EDSE 366.

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EDSE 455 - Advanced Studies in Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary School Science

This course further develops science teaching competencies by implementing theories across practical situations. Students engage with Alberta's science curricula, emphasizing unit design, inclusive teaching strategies, and assessments via in-class, hands-on experiences. Prerequisites: EDFX 350, EDSE 355, and 24 units in the Major subject area. Note: Successful completion of the on-campus portion of the Advanced Professional Term is required prior to being granted permission to continue into EDFX 450. Students may only receive credit for one of EDSE 452, EDSE 455, EDSE 456, or EDSE 460.

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Jerine M. Pegg, Dawn Wiseman, Carol A. M. Brown, Marie-Claire Shanahan

Science Education in Canada. 2019 July; 10.1007/978-3-030-06191-3_3

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Jerine Pegg, Dawn Wiseman, Carol Brown

Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. 2015 January; 10.1080/14926156.2015.1093202

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