The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

EDCI 3333 Teaching Science to Elementary Students

This course focuses on the current research and practice of teaching, learning and assessment of science in the elementary school curriculum and appropriate for culturally and linguistically-diverse populations, including students with exceptionalities. Topics include how children learn science, procedures to plan, implement instruction appropriate to teach and assess the EC-6 science statewide curriculum, the process of scientific inquiry and its role in science instruction. This course integrates educational technology and may require field experiences.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDCI 3331 and EDCI 3332

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Teaching & Learning

Offered

As scheduled