ELEM 342 - Teaching Elementary Science Inquiry

Description:
Methods and pedagogical strategies that develop children’s foundational concepts and principles across STEM domains. Candidates will incorporate Next Generation Science Standards and research based practices for developing, implementing, and assessing inquiry lessons in elementary classrooms. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Full admission to the Teacher Certification Program and ELEF 472 and valid WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance is required for this course. The clearance must appear in OSPI’s Fingerprinting Database and be valid throughout the quarter enrolled.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply the developmental and social foundations of learning as they relate to science and engineering practices by developing and teaching elementary level lessons using the learning cycle.
Engage in instruction that integrates practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas (NGSS).
Design, implement, and assess age-appropriate lessons aligned to standards.
Integrate science lessons with other subjects, including literacy, mathematics, and appropriate technology.
Develop effective questioning skills and discourse moves in order to guide students in hands-on/minds-on exploration of science.
Apply and communicate safety precautions and procedures relative to science investigations (e.g., student eye protection, safe storage of chemicals, and equipment care and maintenance), as well as demonstrate responsible use and disposal of live organisms according to Washington State law.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/18