2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Catalog

ELE 354 Methods of Teaching Science

This course includes a review of the skills and knowledge required to teach science to children in grades PK-4 and 4-8. The role of inquiry as the major focus and means of science instruction is examined and numerous sources of science education and brain research as foundations for inquiry are provided. Students review the National Science Education standards and the PA Academic standards as guides for the instructional design. Science education from a biblical worldview is integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: EDU 202 and 6 credits of science. 3 credits.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

( EDU202N OR TE202 OR EDU204 )