EDUC 354 - Science Pedagogy for Middle Childhood

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Recent research on the pedagogy of teaching science to middle childhood will be discussed. Science teaching topics include: constructivism, inquiry, event-based, and daily life experiences. Science teaching topics include misconceptions, safety, and legal concerns. Students will design and implement inquiry and technology based lessons using the Ohio’s Learning Standards and the National Science Education Standards. Students must pass all areas of Science Teaching Exit Portfolio including a science teacher statement. (Offered spring/summer.) Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the Teacher Education Program.