Course Description
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Course Guide
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Rationale
This course is designed to help elementary grade teachers improve the skills necessary to effectively teach science in a God-centered manner.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings, journal articles, and presentations
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Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
The candidate will complete 4 Discussions throughout the course. The candidate will create a thread of at least 400 words in response to the provided prompt. In addition, the candidate will provide 3 replies of at least 200 words each. (CLO: A, D, E)
Science Article Review Assignments (2)
The candidate will complete two Science Article Review papers throughout this course. The candidate must choose two different journals relating to education and prepare a 2-3 page review in current APA format. (CLO: D).
Science Experiment Project: Proposal Assignment
The candidate will complete the first few steps of the Science Experiment including the problem/question, prior knowledge/research, prediction/hypothesis, variables, and plan/procedure. (CLO: C)
Integrated Lesson Plan: Vital Information and Implementation Assignment
Using a provided template, the candidate will prepare the fundamental information of the Integrated Lesson Plan as well as analyze and organize its concepts and instructional methods. (CLO: B)
Vocabulary Notebook Assignment
The candidate will complete a vocabulary notebook. The candidate will use the Word template provided to compile a notebook of vocabulary words related to science instruction. (CLO: F)
Science Experiment Project: Final Assignment
The candidate will complete the experiment by submitting data collection, data analysis, and inference/conclusion in addition to the completed Science Experiment Proposal. The complete Science Experiment will be a total of 5–7 pages and must include a title page and a reference page. (CLO: C).
Integrated Lesson Plan: Student Supports, Materials, and Resources Assignment
Building on the Integrated Lesson Plan: Vital Information and Implementation Assignment, the candidate will outline what materials and resources will be used in the Integrated Lesson Plan as well as the support method(s) and references. (CLO: B)
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