Schedule
Wed, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10/12/2016 - 10/12/2016) Location: PEABO
Wed, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10/19/2016 - 10/19/2016) Location: PEABO
Wed, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (11/2/2016 - 11/2/2016) Location: PEABO
Wed, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (11/16/2016 - 11/16/2016) Location: PEABO
Wed, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (11/30/2016 - 11/30/2016) Location: PEABO
Description
This course provides the knowledge, tools and methods for making early childhood and elementary science an exciting, hands-on learning experience for children. Educators learn how to develop lessons that address student experimentation and design techniques using readily available materials. Safe laboratory practices for the classroom are also addressed. A standards-based approach to science education is our template for lesson development, covering the major domains in science: life, physical, earth, inquiry-applied and engineering technology; and historical scientific discoveries in each area. Alignment of curriculum is emphasized; national benchmark standards in elementary science are also supported. Analysis of elementary summative science assessments, based on the National Science Standards is incorporated in the coursework. Pre-practicum hours of directed field-based training required.