EDUC 384 - Science Methods for Middle Childhood Educators

Credit Hours: 3

Provides knowledge and skills necessary to provide science instruction consistent with national and state curriculum models for students in grades 4-9 with an emphasis on the use of a variety of instructional approaches appropriate for culturally and developmentally diverse classrooms. The course prepares students to utilize approaches to teaching and learning which integrate content relevant to student’s lives, honor individual differences, and teach basic skills of inquiry and communication, including the application of educational technology.

Prerequisite: EDUC 312 (or EDUC 309 or EDUC 313 or EDUC 314 for special education majors)
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.