EDU 390 - Science Literacy and Methods for Middle Childhood

3 Credit Hour(s) Laboratory: 0 Recitation: 2.7 Alternative Mode: 0.3

This course will emphasize developing and teaching equitable, standards-driven interdisciplinary lessons and assessments that promote curiosity and the maturation of middle childhood students’ scientific thinking. Students will explore how to use the 5E Learning cycle (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to help reveal, discuss, and explain the rationale behind science in all science content domains as articulated in Ohio’s Learning Standards in Science. Phenomena in science education will be explored through a historical lens, including the impact this has on the current state of the field and the future trajectory of scientific literacy. 25 hours field experience required. (Spring)

Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in EDU 310; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Corequisite(s): EDU 350
There is an additional fee with this course.