EDUC 351 - Teaching Science and Social Studies in the Elementary School

Credits: (4)
This course will enable the teacher candidate to stimulate children to wonder, to be good observers and problem solvers, to make predictions and to offer explanations, as well as to help young students construct their own knowledge of scientific principles and concepts. Teacher candidates will be acquainted with the themes and content in social studies instruction, and will present instructional techniques, materials, and methods effective in the elementary social studies classroom. Candidates will examine science in relationship to STEM practices. Candidates will also explore, develop, and interpret assessments used at the elementary level. Candidates will be expected to make connections between university classroom experiences and field experiences. (Spring)