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Jul 13, 2025
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EDUC 377 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Science in the Elementary Classroom3 hours
Learning opportunities permit students to develop scientific pedagogical content knowledge in order to teach through inquiry thought processes. General knowledge and skills in teaching that were developed in prior coursework will be synthesized and applied to the teaching and learning of science. Some concepts addressed in this course include lesson planning to incorporate into science lessons, STEM and other academic disciplines, writing science objectives in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, receptive and expressive communication skills needed for reading and writing in the sciences, using informational texts to enhance the learning environment, differentiating instruction and students with special needs, using questioning to develop higher order thinking skills, designing performance assessment strategies that authentically evaluate the learning of scientific processes, promoting collaborative peer relationships, and teaching controversial scientific topics (e.g., evolution, the age of the universe) while respecting students’ belief systems. Laboratory safety and management of hands-on science inquiry lessons will be addressed directly and infused within all aspects of the course. Clinically-based course taught on-site in a partner elementary school. 24 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program; junior standing or above; successful completion of Appraisal Gateway 2.
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