EDUC 394 - Elementary Science Methods

3 Credit(s)

This course is a study of instructional methods that promote critical literacies, the implementation of Next Generation Science Standards, and the learning sciences skills. The focus is on effective elements of learning environments, hand-to-mind experiences to facilitate the design of progressive learning goals, assessment instruments for integrative learning approaches, and instructional strategies to build pedagogical understanding and content knowledge. Merging theory into practice is expected with special attention given to pre-adolescent development, universal design for learning and design-based curriculum development.

Prerequisite(s): Must have passed Teacher Education Program Checkpoint I.

Course Frequency: F

Grading Method: Student option.