EDUC 3440 - Science in Elementary Education

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.

This course explores how children learn the principles and processes of science, the critical issues in science education, and the content and pedagogy needed to teach the range of learners in the classroom. Teaching strategies and techniques modeled are consistent with state curriculum frameworks and national standards. A major focus is learning how to help children construct their own understanding of science through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Candidates evaluate strategies that make scientific knowledge accessible to all students and develop well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes. Required for all Elementary Education (1-6) majors.

Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review. Co-requisite: Field Experience II in Elementary Education