ED 318 - Teaching Science and Social Studies: PreK-8

Min Units: 4
Max Units: 4
The course includes inquiry-based experiences designed to offer the elementary pre-service teacher the opportunity to examine personal, cultural and scientific concepts that provide the foundation for science literacy and the teaching of science in multicultural classrooms. Experiential, environmental, and outdoor educational experiences are emphasized. The course also expands on the personal and cultural concepts while promoting an integrated conceptual framework for teaching social studies. Site-based application and practice provides future educators with teaching/learning experiences grounded in the context of various types of learning environments. (U) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Completion of COE CORE I and COE CORE II