Syllabus

Prerequisite: Full Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: FOED 3800

Major Teaching Methods: The major teaching methods will include lecture, class discussion, and group activities.

Instructional Material: Tennessee Science Standards and household items used to conduct hands-on experiments in class.

Course Description: ELED 4140 Lec. 2 Credit 2 Science for Elementary Teachers--Curricular content of elementary school science including materials and methods of developing understanding and skills in science for children.

Course Objectives:
1.Experience science through class activities
2.Become familiar with and demonstrate understanding of Tennessee Curriculum Standards for Science K-8 and the Blueprint for Learning
3.Become familiar with the process of science and scientific inquiry
4.Explore the interaction of development and learning
5.Develop science teaching strategies
6.Acquire skills in planning for science instruction
7.Experience the processes of science
8.Investigate websites and software pertinent to science
9.Promote mutual respect in interpersonal and group relationships through science-related experiences
10.Become familiar with the use of technology in elementary science education
11.Develop a more positive attitude toward teaching science in the elementary grades

Learning Outcomes:
1.The student will be able to design and categorize learning activities as they apply to the Tennessee Science Standards.
2.The student will demonstrate understanding of the processes of science.
3.The student will develop strategies for teaching science to all students. They will be able to formulate modifications for challenged students.

Attendance/Tardy Policy: Regular class attendance is an integral part of the total performance required for the satisfactory completion of this course. An unsatisfactory attendance record will adversely affect the final grade. For each unexcused absence, there will be five (5) points taken off the final grade. Promptness is reflective of a disposition that is expected of all teacher education candidates. All student s are expected to be in the classroom on time. Failure to do so will result in one (1) point deducted from the final grade.

American Disability Act: Students with a documented disability requiring special accommodations should contact the faculty member and the disabilities services coordinator to complete the accommodation request form by the end of the first week of the course. Students with a disability requiring special accommodations should contact the office of Disability Services (ODS). An Accommodation Request (AR) should be completed as soon as possible, preferable by the end of the first week of the course. The TTU Office of Disabilities is located in the Roaden University Center, room 112; phone 372-6119.

Grading & Assignments:
All assignments are due on the specified date (see calendar) unless prior permission from the instructor.
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