EDU-373
EDU-374
Methods & Materials Mid Grades : science
Methods & Materials Mid Grades : Soc Sci
This course is designed to familiarize students with objectives , methods and resources for grade 4-8 science and to further enhance the scope of their science knowledge through lecture , class discussion , projects and student demonstration . The course will introduce student to Academic Standards developed by NSTA and PDE . Students will develop lesson plans , based on Danielson ' s four domains , utilize effective instructional strategies , including cooperative learning and other evidenced-based best practices as they apply to the sciences , and will be involved in a hands-on , constructivist mode of teaching / learning .
This course is designed to familiarize students with objectives , methods and resources for grades 4-8 social studies and to further enhance the scope of their social studies knowledge through lecture , class discussion , projects and student demonstration . The course will introduce students to academic standards developed by NCSS , the National Geographic Society and PDE . Students will develop lesson plans , based on Danielson ' s four domains and these will include best practices in instruction and various types of assessment techniques . The course will involve students in a hands- on , constructivist mode of teaching / learning .
3.00 Take EDU-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
3.00 Take EDU-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
EDU-395 |
Field Experience I |
During this stage of Field Experience , the Education Studies major will spend two ( 2 ) days per week or equivalent in a school setting to observe in the teaching and learning process . Major focus will be on observing and understanding the four domains of effective teaching . As the semester progresses , the student will begin to work with individual students and teach in a small group setting . A University Supervisor will evaluate the student in the classroom . |
6.00