Science Methods & Assessment ((4))

Catalog description

This course introduces curriculum, instructional strategies, and laboratory activities for teaching science in the elementary school setting. Course experiences are focused on the nature of science as it relates to science teaching and science learning. This course focuses on theory, research, and practice related to teaching science. The course includes instruction in content area reading, writing, listening, speaking; knowledge of scientific content, inquiry, processing skills, engagement, attitudes, methods, assessment, equipment and materials for elementary grade students. Science Methods and Assessment comprises of instructional strategies and materials for use in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom for students with special needs and students diverse backgrounds. Candidates are required to complete field experience with diverse students as a course requirement. This is a service-learning course.