ED 358 Teaching Mathematics and Science

Designed to help students develop an understanding of how elementary children develop math and science knowledge and skills. This course also supports the development of appropriate attitudes and instructional strategies to teach math and science in grades PK-6, with a focus in overcoming errors and misconceptions. Applied methods for teaching elementary math and science will be demonstrated, using manipulatives, natural objects, technologies, and other tools of science and measurement while implementing engineering and design activities through Project Based Learning, an inquiry model. Field experience: 20 hours. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in ED 200 and PSY 341. (6)