BA in Teaching Science from Western Governors University
- School: Western Governors University
- Degree: Bachelors
- Subject: K-12 Education
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Students who already have a bachelor’s degree, but who want to teach science at the middle school level will have to earn an additional degree. Teaching science requires a thorough knowledge of science, technology, and how to effectively teach to students who are of different learning levels. The skills needed to teach science at this level can be found in this degree program. Students will learn teaching methodologies, how to evaluate students, and how to teach current information so that all students will understand and appreciate science.
Courses in this degree program include teaching methodologies, science and technology, curriculum building, testing, and communication. Teachers who want to teach at the middle school level will need to be able to teach information that is challenging, but not too difficult. Understanding the needs of students is important when trying to teach them.