Scientific Inquiry and Methods for Elementary Learners

Catalog description

This methods course provides an overview of key principles, resources, and strategies related to science curriculum and instruction in elementary contexts. Preservice Teachers learn to use and adapt pedagogical strategies that promote disciplinary inquiry in elementary settings with a focus on instructional scaffolding, place-based learning, and service learning. The successful completion of an embedded field-related experience is required. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ELEM 240 Corequisite(s): ELEM 320