EDUC 321 Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Science, Health and Physical Education (PreK-6th Grade)
Introduces candidates to the theory and practice of teaching science, PE, and health in PreK-3rd grade (for early childhood education majors) and 1st through 6th grade (for elementary education majors) classrooms. Focuses on developing a framework for integrated planning, implementing, and evaluating science, PE, and health thematic units. Explores concept development, subject background knowledge, and teaching strategies. Introduces the appropriate national and state standards for science, health, and physical education and gives candidates an opportunity to develop educational experiences for school settings that reflect knowledge of these standards. Promotes learning activities and curricular sequences to develop positive attitudes towards science, health behaviors, safety practices, and physical fitness. Prerequisite: 251, 261, 271, 312 or permission of instructor. Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.