UTS - UTeach-Natural Sciences
UTeach-Natural Sciences: UTS
Lower-Division Courses
UTS X01. Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: Step 1.
Introduction to mathematics, computer science, and science teaching as a career. Discussions include standards-based lesson design and various teaching and behavior management strategies. Fieldwork consists of five visits to a local elementary school, including planning and teaching three inquiry-based lessons to students in grades three to six.
UTS X06J. Hands-On Science I.
The first of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include energy and motion, electrical circuits, atomic theory, waves, and sound.
UTS X06K. Hands-On Science II.
The second of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include physical and chemical properties of matter, Earth's building blocks, plate tectonics, landforms, weathering, and geologic time.
UTS X06L. Hands-On Science III.
The third of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include properties of life, compartments of living organisms, inheritance, adaptations, variations, and disease.
UTS X06M. Hands-On Science IV.
The fourth of an integrated sequence of laboratory-based courses. Subjects include astronomy and the earth's climate.
UTS X10. Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 2.
Topics may include routes to teacher certification in mathematics, computer science, and science teaching; various teaching methods that are designed to meet instructional goals; and learner outcomes. Students develop and teach three inquiry-based lessons in their field in a middle school, and participate in peer coaching.
UTS X11. Secondary Teacher Education Prep: Advanced Steps.
Accelerated introduction to mathematics, computer science, and science teaching as a career. Discuss standards-based lesson design and various teaching and behavior management strategies. Plan and teach inquiry-based lessons to students in grades three to eight while visiting local elementary and middle schools.
UTS X14F. Topics in Teaching Math and Science.
UTS X18. Introduction to Making: STEM, Design, and The Arts.
Introduction to the philosophical and historical origins of making and maker-centered education. Use a variety of tools to bring unique creations to life.
Upper-Division Courses
UTS X20. Pedagogy for Inquiry-Based, Hands-on-Science Instruction.
Integrate educational theory, pedagogy, and practice. Explore a wide body of science education literature, pedagogy application, and social and ethical issues.
UTS X20F. Topics in Teaching Math and Science.
UTS X21F. Explorations in STEM Education.
Earn independent field hours through classroom observations, watching and reflecting on teaching videos, and teaching or tutoring students in the schools.
UTS X50. Knowing and Learning in Math and Science.
Psychological foundations of learning; problem solving in mathematics and science education utilizing technology; principles of expertise and novice understanding of subject matter; implications of high-stakes testing; and foundations of formative and summative assessment.
UTS X55. Classroom Interactions.
Principles of delivering effective instruction in various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative settings); examination of gender, class, race, and culture in mathematics and science education; overview of policy related to mathematics and science education.
UTS X60. Project-Based Instruction.
Foundations of project-based, case-based, and problem-based learning environments; principles of project-based curriculum development in mathematics and science education; classroom management and organization of project-based learning classrooms.
UTS X70. Student Teaching Seminar.
Discussions include student teaching experiences, contemporary critical issues in education, and preparation for the state certification exam.
UTS X70F. Undergraduate Reading and Research.
Participate in supervised study of selected problems in STEM, by individual arrangement with supervising instructor.
UTS X71. UTeach Induction Support.
Engage in individualized, job-embedded activities to support student learning and analyze the impact of their work.
UTS X75. Student Teaching for Secondary and Middle Grades.
Closely supervised field coursework in a cooperating school. Experience includes carrying out the duties of a secondary or middle grades teacher.
UTS X75C. Computer Science Pathways.
Prepare for the subjects of computer science certification exams that are not covered by other computer science courses. Review existing high school computer science curriculum. Create or find a computational thinking exercise in order to lead the class through the activity.