Transcript Elementary Science Methods for the Diverse Classroom EDTE 316 (2+1)

Elementary Science Methods
for the Diverse Classroom
EDTE 316 (2+1)
This course is designed for teacher
candidates pursuing a Multiple Subject
Credential in the CSUS Department of
Teacher Education. The course reflects a
developmental approach to science
instruction congruent with the California
Science Framework.
Course Objectives
1. Understands state-adopted science academic content
standards (TPE Standard 1A.11).
2. Balances between information, concepts, and
investigations (TPE Standard 1A.12).
3. Emphasizes importance of accuracy, precision, and
estimation (TPE Standard 1A.13).
4. Explains the nature of science …and explain why it
is important to teach... (TPE Standard 1A.13).
5. Demonstrates/applies each of the science process
skills in …science lesson plans. (TPE Standard
1A.13).
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Course Objectives(con’t)
Develops a unit of study that meets … EL & Special
Populations in the General Education Classroom.
(TPE Standard 1A.13; Standard 13; Standard 14).
7. Adapt science lessons for students with special needs &
diverse students including EL (Standards 13 & 14)
8. Design performance assessments to appropriately and
equitably measure achievement of all students
9. Use multimedia, online communication, web
resources and other appropriate technology to enhance
the learning of science for a diverse population of
students
10. Participate in and develop strategies effectively as a
member of a cooperative group.
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Content May Include
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7. Plants
8. Sound
9. Solar System &
Space
10. Water, Weather &
Climate
Animals
The Earth
Friction/Machines
Human Body
Light
Magnetism &
Electricity
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Instructional Strategies
May Include:
Direct Instruction
Guided Inquiry
Open Inquiry
Guided Discovery
Multicultural
Integration
Adaptations
Constructivist
Model Formation
Technology-based
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Instructional Activities
•Lecture/demos
•Laboratory
practicum using
science
manipulatives
•Drill/practice
•Demonstration
teaching
•Lesson planning
•Unit design
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Signature Assignment:
Unit Design
1. Participate in planning &
preparation of Unit Plan aligned
with content standards
2. Individually design accompanying
lesson plans and/or activities
3. Incorporate multiple methods of
assessment
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Signature Assignment:
Unit Design (con’t)
4. Participate in planning &
preparation of Unit Plan aligned
with content standards
5. Implement selected parts of the
unit with a class of students
6. Reflective analysis
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Method of Evaluation of Student
Attainment of Course Objectives
•Unit Plan (Signature Assignment)
•Lesson Plans
•Demonstrations
•Written Assignments
•Exams (midterm and/or final)
•Attendance,conduct & participation
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