EDUC 554 - Science in Childhood and Early Childhood Education

Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course examines and applies the constructivist approach to the teaching and learning of science, including effective teaching practices that use knowledge of individual and group motivation and behavior to foster active engagement in learning, self-motivation, and positive social interaction. The nature of science, inquiry-based practices, and content related to life, physical, and earth science will be explored. Ten hours of fieldwork required.