Methods in Teaching Elementary Science

Catalog description

This course focuses on methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics and science. This course is designed to exemplify constructivist teaching practices as recommended by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and the National Science Education Standards (NSES). Emphasis in the course is placed on the content of elementary math and science, as well as strategies used to teach these subject domains in the elementary classroom. Co-requisites: EDCI 2200 , EDCI 4550 , EDCI 3300 , and EDLI 4500 . Corequisite(s): EDCI 2200 , EDCI 4550 , EDCI 3300 , and EDLI 4500