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ELED 313 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission the Professional Education Program and passing scores on all appropriate MTEL®: Communication and Literacy, Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum, including Mathematics subtest
This course will examine the development of lessons and curriculum for the teaching of science in elementary school. Emphasis will be placed on the methodologies of constructivist science teaching, scientific inquiry, cooperative learning and assessment. Students will plan and implement units of science study that are based on the methodologies learned and on state and national standards. This course will also help students understand engineering and technology principles and their relation to science.