SCIE 504 - Seminar in Modern Elementary Science

Three hours.
3 Credits

The seminar is designed to involve students in a multitude of current and important issues in Science Education as they relate to the teaching of sciences in grades K-8. Opportunities will be provided to review current research studies in a variety of Science Education journals and publications; review the current Science Education standard; obtain free classroom materials; discuss key concepts with resource persons; explore issues such as multiculturalism, constructivism and misconceptions; examine excellent sources of information for classroom use from the world wide web (computers); and make preliminary plans for conducting science education studies.