ELED 235 - Teaching Science and Environmental Issues

Institution:

Thiel College

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Description:

This standards based course emphasizes science as inquiry and the relationship among the sciences, mathematics, technology, environment, values, society, and other elementary school disciplines. The course prepares elementary teacher candidates to design multidisciplinary, integrated units with unifying themes; to teach science content and processes to diverse groups of elementary school children, to foster a positive attitude toward science in elementary students; to use habits of mind in analyzing science-related topics in everyday life (personal, academic, career and social); and to become active participants in science activities in the elementary schools. (P: EDUC 111, 112, 255, 215, and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program) Offered every semester. (WIC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.thiel.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 589-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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