Science PK-5: Child and Curriculum Integration

Catalog description

This course will challenge students to think critically, engage with other learners, and reflect and act upon issues related to science education. Course texts and assignments are intended to deepen personal identity as a scientific thinker (an individual who is able to ask critical questions and build explanations of physical and social phenomena) in order to enhance ability to teach and collaborate effectively with children in Pre-K to 5 science classrooms. Field experience in PK-5 classrooms is integral to meeting course objectives. Prerequisites: Completion of Block One and MTH 115 , MTH 116 , TCE 181 or TCE 182 with a grade of C or higher in each course. Co-requisites: TCE 474P , EDP 495E , TCE 346P, and TCE 318P .