EDUC 413 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School

Institution:

Charleston Southern University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of BIOL 149, Geology 100 and CHEM/PHYS 111. Corequisites for Elementary EDUC: EDUC 380, 412 and 421. Corequisites for Early Childhood EDUC: EDUC 326, 412 and 420. Promotes a practical “hands-on” learning approach for teaching science in the elementary school. Emphasis is on direct and inquiry-oriented instructional methods for encouraging discovery learning, divergent thinking and creative problem-solving among elementary students. Specific abilities and strategies are demonstrated by designing and implementing an “experiential” approach to the biological, earth, physical, and environmental sciences in the elementary school. A clinical experience is required. A 10-hour practicum is required. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csuniv.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 863-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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