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2013-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ELE 4335 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Math and Science

Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine methods of teaching mathematics to students in grades K-6 with emphasis on developmentally appropriate methods, materials for instruction, objectives, and assessment. It is designed to enhance prospective elementary teachers’ knowledge of mathematical concepts as well as prepare them to teach these concepts using an integrated, developmental model. In addition, this course is intended to develop a deep and broad comprehensive knowledge base of what is science and the process skills scientists use to make discoveries and inventions. Teachers will explore the hands-on minds-on approach for science education. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDU 4338, RED 3361. Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with ELE 4334, ELE 4332, ELE 4336, RED 4312.