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Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ED 4010 - Teaching Elementary School Science


This course is designed to introduce students to an inquiry-based sampling of the elementary school science program. Emphasis will be given to the exploration of science concepts, techniques, philosophies, and teaching strategies that form current “best practices” for the elementary and middle school science classroom, The course will introduce pre-service teachers to effective methods for helping children to understand fundamental science concepts while they simultaneously develop an interest in and an appreciation for science. A constructivist approach to learning will form the foundation for all aspects of this course. Program requires a grade of “CB” or better. May repeat course one time only.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ED 3090 or ED 3100 and all science courses, with a grade of “CB” or better in all prerequisites.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Education.

When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I



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