2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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EDU 513 - Teaching Elementary School Science

This course will provide hands-on activities that enable students to experience inquiry and learning science in a constructivist manner. Through reflection of these experiences and on structured interactions with children, students will participate in action research as they simultaneously engage in real life applications of the National Science Standards and the New York State Math/ Science Technology Learning Standards. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.T. program; EDU 510. Undergraduates restricted. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Examine personal beliefs and attitudes by engaging in critical reflections regarding the learning and teaching of science.
  2. Develop standards-based, integrated, and equitable instructional plans for the learning and teaching of science in the elementary classroom. 
  3. Demonstrate nature of science knowledge as appropriate for the elementary school curriculum.
  4. Model professional skills required in elementary science including: reading, writing, listening, speaking, problem solving, teaching and learning in diverse settings, and cooperative group work.
  5. Apply appropriate criteria when selecting evidence-based resources and activities for the teaching of science.



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