ED 315 - Science/Social Studies Methods:Childhood/Early Adolescence

Institution:

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Description:

4 credits This course serves several important functions relative to the age/grade levels involved. First, the course is designed to help the student develop knowledge, objectives, methods, and evaluative tools necessary to become competent in teaching science and social studies; to develop the ability to plan adequate science and social studies programs; to become familiar with a variety of instructional techniques appropriate for use; to demonstrate an ability to evaluate student learning. This course will also provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop integrated learning across knowledge domains. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices and addressing diverse needs of learners. The pre-service teacher is expected to demonstrate professional dispositions of a principled and purposeful instructional decision-maker.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smumn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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