CIEE 326 - Science Methods and Assessment for K

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

The course develops students' abilities to help elementary children acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for scientific literacy in a learning environment that is healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children. Emphasis is placed on using inquiry processes to acquire conceptual understanding of science and its relevance to real life while promoting positive development and growth of children. The course includes the planning of elementary school science curriculum and the use of pedagogy consistent with the nature of science and sensitive to the needs of diverse learners. Course content is based on national and state standards for curriculum and teaching. Curriculum coherence will be emphasized through the mapping of science concepts and skills across the elementary grades and the introduction of ideas for science-based interdisciplinary, thematic instruction. Prerequisites: CIEE 229 and 8 general education science credits; co-requisites: CIEE 301, CIEE 322, CIEE 329, CIEE 323 2 credits

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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