ELED 743 - Resource Materials in Elementary Science

Credits: 3
Introduces underlying philosophy and use of materials of several of the current national curriculum programs in elementary science. Emphasizes the following programs: (1) Science: A Process Approach (SAPA); (2) Elementary Science Study (ESS); (3) Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS); and (4) Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science (COPES), including microteaching techniques and development and preparation of individualized self-instruction modules. Students are required to work with various program materials.