EDSE 7274 - Pedagogical Strategies and Residency Requirements for Inquiry-Based Elementary Science Instruction

(1.0 - 3.0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 1.0 - 3.0 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite: EDSE 7271 and EDSE 7272 and EDSE 7273
Candidates will use current research and literature related to the content, methodology, skills, and appropriate materials to explore various ways to engage K-5 children in learning life, earth, and physical sciences. Instructional approaches will be based on the premises that all students can learn science and that effective science learning occurs when students utilize the various processes of science. Through this course candidates will also develop and complete the authentic residency requirements for completion of the K-5 Science Endorsement as described in PSC Rule 505-3.69. Course prerequisites may all be taken concurrently.