Planning for Lab Investigation in the Science Classroom

Scientific Investigation in the classroom is a process where students are at the center of learning scientific principles through a discovery-based learning approach.  This highly detailed course will teach you that a full scientific investigation consists of Pre- and Post-Lab activities in addition to the in-class laboratory lesson. Proper investigation is more than completing a hands-on activity that aligns with content; it is a process that sets students up for independent discovery or a problem to solve. As a result, students can master content goals alongside necessary scientific investigation skills and at an appropriate level of rigor. After developing an action plan, you will delve further into ideas for implementation by analyzing and applying research and articles to the classroom and by designing a resource that supports the work you plan to implement.  Through targeted activities, resources and templates, and reference guides and examples, you will build a strategic implementation plan to ensure that you have a successful plan of action. 

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Model Teaching courses receive letter grades. 

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HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE MATERIALS: 

Immediately upon completion of your Ashland registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to access your course materials, which will include instructions for creating an account in the Model Teaching dashboard, and a code to access your purchased course.

You will be working with Model Teaching, through their Learning Management System, to complete the course, after which, your instructor will record your grade on your AU transcript. We will notify you by email once this is done, with instructions on how to view and order transcripts. 

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