EDUC 343 - Elementary Math and Science Methods

Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter 2012

Prerequisite: EDUC 200 and successful application to Teacher Education or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: EDUC 344. This course prepares students to teach mathematics and science in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of mathematics and science instruction and examine current research in inquiry-based mathematics and science instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the math and science classroom.Sigler.