PEDAGOGY AND CONTENT IN SCIENCE (EDU 542)

Term: Fall 2012

Faculty

	Virginia B WilcoxShow MyInfo popup for Virginia B Wilcox
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Schedule

Mon, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (8/22/2012 - 12/12/2012) Location: MAIN TAY 204

Description

EDU 542: Advanced Pedagogy and Content in Early Childhood Science (4 hours)
Hybrid course. This course examines developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, instructional materials, instructional technology, and evaluation strategies for teaching early childhood science. Early childhood teachers draw from their broad understanding of all areas of science as they plan and implement integrative activities. The course includes the content, concepts, and skills of the early grades science curriculum and the special methods of teaching the material. Students become familiar with the National Science Teachers of America (NSTA) Standards and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).
Prerequisites: EDU 530; PSY 501; EDU 532, EDU 534
Co-requisite: EDU 536