Science through Tutoring
Course Code:
SCE2905
Credit Hours:
1 - 3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:The goals of this course are: refinement or acquisition of science skills and connections between science topics needed for successfully tutoring in an academic setting; acquisition of general methods of tutoring as well as specific tutoring techniques needed for specific courses. Teacher-tutor seminars, teacher-tutor conferences, and formal instruction will supplement the extensive tutoring experiences. The number of hours of credit varies from 1 to 3 depending upon the number of hours tutoring.
Course Details
Prerequisites:
Consent of the department.
Instructors:
As assigned.
Required textbooks/ course materials:
No textbook or course materials are required to purchase for this course.
Handouts provided in class
Assignment/course outline:
See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES: Explore the History, Nature, Methods, and Limits of Science
NS-1 Use methods of scientific investigation.
NS-2 Apply scientific principles.
NS-3 Identify scientific ideas related to the history or nature of science and examine issues and problems facing modern science.
NS-4 Identify relationships between science and technology.
SCE 2905 is not a General Education core course and therefore a student in SCE 2905 will demonstrate selected learning outcomes from this list.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Identify appropriate communication techniquest for use in science tutoring sessions. Demonstrate knowledge of general science subject matter at a level appropriate for the level of coursework completed Demonstrate appropriate ethics in science tutoring sessions Identify questioning strategies applicable to science tutoring sessions Recognize various learning styles Identify record-keeping strategies for maintaining historical logs of tutoring session |
C 1, 2, 3 NS 3, 4 NS 1, 2, 3 |
Skills Performance |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
Teacher centered: Instructor will demonstrate specific problem-solving techniques used in Chipola Science classes.
Seminars/conferences: Students and instructor(s) will meet to discuss assigned readings.
Role modeling: Students and instructors actively demonstrate various tutoring techniques.
Student Centered: Student will work as tutors in the lab to provide individualized help, and will keep both a time sheet recording hours worked and a log of the number of students tutored and the time spent tutoring each student.
Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours for individual assistance. The instructor’s schedule can be found posted on their office door and/or via their individual web site.
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