EDU 391 Teaching Sci & Tech Birth-Gr6

Candidates in this course will explore science and technology instruction aligned with NY and national Science and Technology standards as well as understandings of early childhood and childhood development. Emphasis will be on curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices that demonstrate the connections across the domains of physical science, life science, earth and space science, engineering design, and technology. Inquiry, technology, and scientific processes will be integrated into lessons for diverse learners including students who are English learners and students with exceptionalities. Performance, classroom based, and standardized assessments for science and technology instruction will be identified. Students must demonstrate fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisite: EDU 245 and all liberal arts science and technology courses. Preferred corequisite: EDU 390. Field requirement: 15 hours of small group science and technology instruction with children ages 3-5 and 5th grade. Spring.