Courses EDUC286 EDUC286 WAYS/KNOW:PHYS/NAT SCI (ELEM)
Other titles (9) WAYS OF KNOWING: SCIENCE (SEC) COURSE CANCELLED WAYS OF KNOW:PHY/NAT SCI (SEC) WAYS OF KNOWING:PHYS/NAT SCI WAYS OF KNOWING: PHYS/NAT SCI WAYS OF KNOW:SCI(ELEM) WAYS OF KNOWING:SCI (SEC) WAYS OF KNOW: SCI (ELEM) WAYS OF KNOWING: PHYS/SCI
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Data refreshed Sep 1, 2026 Description Section information text: Basing our approach on the way scientists themselves learn about nature, this course explores science learning through experiment and theory. Our students are often simultaneously cast as both learner and teacher, in which roles they investigate a variety of science curricula and experience different classroom learning environments. Through discussions, readings and hands-on science lessons, they confront science content, science pedagogy, and the real-world constraints of state curriculum frameworks, professional standards and high-stakes testing. Observations in Worcester Public School classrooms provide a rich resource for testing the ideas against the everyday realities.
Offerings and forecast 2009–2019 Sections Demand
Sections by year and season Year Fall Spring Summer Intersession 2030 7% 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 13% 2030 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 7% 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 8% 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. 2029 8% 2029 Fall: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 15% 2029 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 6% 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 7% 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. 2028 10% 2028 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 17% 2028 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 5% 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 7% 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. 2027 11% 2027 Fall: 11% chance, high confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 18% 2027 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 5% 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 6% 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. 2019 Not offered 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2018 Not offered 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2017 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered Not offered 2016 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2015 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2014 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2013 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2012 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2011 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2010 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data 2009 1 1 section 1 1 section Not offered n/a No data
Forecast
Meeting times Recent first Mon, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Sackler Science Center S321 2012 2011 2011 2010 2009 2007 Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Sackler Science Center S132 2010 2009 2006-1 2005-2 2004-2 2003 Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC218 2008 Tue, 8:30 AM–11:00 AM 2006-2 2005-1 2004-1 Mon, 8:30 AM–11:00 AM 2006-4 Mon, 1:25 PM–4:00 PM JC109 2006-3 Tue, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM 2002-1 2001-1 2000-1 1999-1 Tue, 2:40 PM–5:10 PM Sackler Science Center N217 2002-2 Expand all
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2018–19 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2019 Letina Jeranyama (She/Her) Lecture 1 0 / 10 0 of 10 enrolled 30418
2 entries 2 entries 2 entries 2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2014–15 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2015 Letina Jeranyama (She/Her) Lecture 1 5 / 30 5 of 30 enrolled 30418 Fall 2014 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 - / 15No enrollment data; capacity 15 20341
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2013–14 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2014 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 6 / 30 6 of 30 enrolled 30418 Fall 2013 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 - / 15No enrollment data; capacity 15 20341
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2012–13 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2013 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 8 / 30 8 of 30 enrolled 30418 Fall 2012 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 - / 15No enrollment data; capacity 15 20341
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2011–12 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2012 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 14 / 30 14 of 30 enrolled 30418 Fall 2011 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 0 / 0 0 of 0 enrolled 20341
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2010–11 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2011 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 9 / 30 9 of 30 enrolled 38752 Fall 2010 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 - / 25No enrollment data; capacity 25 27363
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2009–10 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2010 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 12 / 20 12 of 20 enrolled 36024 Fall 2009 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 - / 25No enrollment data; capacity 25 24928
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2008–09 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2009 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 13 / 20 13 of 20 enrolled 36024
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2007–08 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Spring 2008 Sarah A. Michaels Lecture 1 4 / 20 4 of 20 enrolled 36024 Fall 2007 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 2 / 25 2 of 25 enrolled 24928
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2006–07 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2006 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 2 / 25 2 of 25 enrolled 23270 Fall 2006 Marlene A. Shepard Lecture 1 - / 30No enrollment data; capacity 30 24296
2 entries Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2005–06 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2005 Unlisted Lecture 1 0 / 0 0 of 0 enrolled 23271 Fall 2005 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 2 / 25 2 of 25 enrolled 23270
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2004–05 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2004 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 4 / 25 4 of 25 enrolled 20188
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2003–04 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2003 Marion B. Guerra Lecture 1 - / 25No enrollment data; capacity 25 20188
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2002–03 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2002 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 6 / 25 6 of 25 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2001–02 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2001 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 19 / 20 19 of 20 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 2000–01 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 2000 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 9 / 20 9 of 20 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 1999–00 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 1999 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 14 / 20 14 of 20 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 1998–99 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 1998 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 18 / 20 18 of 20 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 1997–98 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 1997 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 18 / 25 18 of 25 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 1996–97 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 1996 S. Leslie Blatt Lecture 1 35 / 25 35 of 25 enrolled 20566
1 entry Credit-bearing sections of EDUC286, 1995–96 Term Professor Type Credits Enrollment CRN Fall 1995 Unlisted Lecture 1 5 / 25 5 of 25 enrolled 20566