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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 302 - Science Methods


This course supports the pre-service teacher in planning for the teaching of science in the K-6 classroom. Major concepts, curriculum theory and instructional strategies appropriate to science education are explored. Major principles of science, development of science lesson plans, experiments, demonstrations, enrichment activities, and science projects using a hands-on approach are included. Current research, issues and frameworks in science will be examined. Focus will be on assessment, cooperative learning, and hands-on science. A field component of 20-25 hours is included in this course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status and a passing score on at least two MTEL exams. Open to Liberal Studies/Education Teacher Licensure majors only.

(Cr: 3)