EE 316 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School

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York College of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Fall-Spring Semesters Preparation for and practice in teaching elementary school science. Emphasis is placed on the inquiry approach and the development of concepts. The course includes instructional techniques, strategies to generate background knowledge, types of questions and tasks that facilitate intrinsic motivation, learning, and achievement, cooperative learning strategies, the use of children's literature in science, and assessment strategies. The course is designed to help potential teachers implement the national science standards. Prerequisites: PPES 3 credit hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ycp.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 846-7788

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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