SCE501 Advanced Methods and Materials for Teaching Science

Study of curriculum and instruction related to the K-8 science curriculum. Includes program goals and objectives and teaching models and methods. Examines a variety of teaching materials and resources. Considers scope and sequence of content and problems involved in children's conceptual development in science. Includes needs of special children and problems of particular contexts, such as the urban school. Also involves assessing achievement and evaluating instruction. For certified teachers only. 2 semester hours