Monday, August 25, 2014

EDCI 6342 Video One - Review of First Three Assignments

Upload the video linked below to review the first three assignments. It provides a quick overview of the assignments for August 23rd, August 30th, and September 6th. There is also some instruction for how to access the Johnson & Johnson article that some have had problems viewing.

If you have any questions or have problems with access or understanding the assignment email me or set up an appointment to see me during my office hours.




Some screens see it better on Youtube. So to watch it on Youtube click HERE.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Office Hours


Office Location:     
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                                 956-882-7255 (Office)
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                                  Monday:                     3:00 – 5:00 PM
                                  Tuesday:                 3:00 – 5:00 PM
                                  Thursday:                    3:00 – 5:00 PM
                                  Friday:                        By appointment

Rationale for Models and Methods Course

EDCI 6342 - Models and Methods in Science Education is a course designed to support the development of a a graduate science education student's understanding of pedagogical models appropriate for K-12 education.

The course catalog description states the following description:

"EDCI 6342 Models and Methods in Science Education - The course may cover multiple topics in science education related to science content and pedagogy, inquiry and didactic models of science instruction, interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary approaches, thematic science teaching, authentic assessment, science process skills and critical-thinking skills and laboratory methods."

The course content and activities include instructional models that support effective science instruction at the K-12 level. Since mentoring is an important part of the graduate program in science education, it also gives the graduate student an opportunity to be able to communicate and mentor peers in a way that supports teacher professional development.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Welcome to Models and Methods

This blog contains information for all students enrolled in Models and Methods (EDCI 6342) during Fall 2014. Since there are individuals who do not have access to the universities' learning management system (Blackboard), this page is being created to provide a seamless and effective way of communicating the content and assignments of the course.

The format of the blog will be transformed throughout the course, but the URL will remain the same. Bookmark it for future reference.  It is http://edci6342fall2014.blogspot.com/.

Dr. Ramirez