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Apr 24, 2024
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EDEL 5480 - Teaching Science to Fourth and Fifth Graders
This course prepares students to teach all areas of science in fourth and fifth grade classrooms. It focuses on the design of inclusive, safe, and culturally responsive learning environments, use of evidence-based strategies for teaching and assessment, scientific inquiry, core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts as recommended by the Ohio Learning Standards for Science and the Next Generation Science Standards. Additional emphasis is placed on the analysis of current trends and research in the field of science education. This course fulfills the science education portion of requirements for the Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement.
Requisites: Early Childhood Generalist endorsement and (EDPL 5910 or concurrent)
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to develop and use a repertoire of science teaching strategies appropriate for 4th and 5th grade classrooms.
- Students will be able to plan and teach science lessons that address state and national standards and consider the cognitive, personal, social-emotional, and cultural needs of all 4th and 5th grade students.
- Students will be able to design and implement a variety of assessment formats and techniques to identify and evaluate science ideas, monitor student learning, and inform data-based instructional decision-making.
- Students will be able to discuss and use accurate science content knowledge, understanding of scientific inquiry, the Nature of Science, and other scientific frameworks to create safe and technology-rich learning environments.
- Students will be able to analyze findings and methodologies related to several areas of inquiry in the field of science education.
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