EDU 552 - Elementary Science Methods for All Students Including Those of Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds

This course has an interactive laboratory/discussion field-based approach, modeling and focusing on the teaching and learning aspects of science in the elementary and middle school. The emphasis is on content, process, and methodology. The course will be framed by the Department of Teacher Education’s Core Practices, Maine’s Learning Results, the National Science Education Standards, and by the students’ goals about the teaching and learning of science. Students will learn strategies for planning and providing core academic and behavioral experiences to all learners and differentiated academic and behavioral experiences for learners with special needs. Open to matriculated students in a graduate USM teacher certification pathway or by Teacher Education Department permission.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Education