Why Study 6-12 Secondary Chemistry
Students who wish to combine their CoSTEM chemistry knowledge and skills with the COE pedagogy in education courses can learn best science practices that engage 6-12 students to conduct more of an inquiry-based approach in the classroom. Students will learn how to encourage 6-12 students to take a more active role in learning how living organisms function, evolve, and interact. Additionally, students will develop science literacy skills that inform decision-making, civic participation, cultural engagement, and economic productivity.
A student’s academic interests include a serious and sincere commitment to wanting
to teach relevant everyday events as a basis of science instruction that will foster
interest and curiosity. Academic interests include understanding the process of conducting
hands-on science experiments in a 6-12 classroom. As a result, 6-12 students are encouraged
to develop exploratory questions and hypotheses to explain events or science phenomena.
Possible hobbies as a science teacher might include observing and making inferences
about how living organisms interact with nature.
It is projected there is a 5% growth rate from 2018-2028 chemistry teacher positions.
Additionally, about 48,700 new jobs from chemistry teachers are projected over the
next decade with salaries increasing 8% in the last 5 years.
What will I learn
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Proficient leaders in science education
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Process of conducting hands-on science experiments
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Investigating the application of the periodic table and how it is essential for all basic needs.
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Chemistry is the “central science” for all other sciences such as biology, earth science, and physics.
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Learn current events involving petroleum, product recalls, pollution, the environment and technological advances.
Program Information
6-12 Secondary Chemistry Education Program Requirements