Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU290   20012-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/00
EDU290 20012-20025 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Science Methods and Curriculum Development
Overview and practical application of teaching elementary science. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. Prerequisites: EDU270 and EDU272.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU290   20012-20025 Science Methods and Curriculum Development
1. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)
2. Summarize characteristics of learners. (II)
3. Use various classroom management techniques. (III)
4. Assess various science teaching resources currently available. (IV)
5. Use various teaching resources to teach science to elementary students. (IV)
6. Analyze the use of technology to teach science. (V)
7. Design science curriculum. (VI)
8. Establish a learning environment for science activities. (VII)
9. Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII)
10. Use various teaching strategies. (VIII)
11. Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX)
12. Develop assessment instruments for science. (IX)
13. Prepare a science lesson plan. (X)
14. Teach a science lesson. (X)
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EDU290   20012-20025 Science Methods and Curriculum Development
    I. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards
      II. Characteristics of Learners
          A. Learning Styles
          B. Past Experiences
          C. Backgrounds
          D. Prior Knowledge
          E. Cultural Differences
        III. Classroom Management
            A. Styles
            B. Techniques
            C. Positive Learning Environment
            D. Culturally Responsive
          IV. Resources
              A. Textbooks
              B. Laboratory Kits
              C. Internet/Computers
              D. Professional Literature
              E. Other
            V. Technology
                A. Computers
                B. Software
                C. Internet
                D. Media
                E. Other
              VI. Science Curriculum
                  A. Development
                  B. Objectives
                  C. Resources
                  D. Standards
                  E. Current Trends
                VII. Learning Environment
                    A. Classroom
                    B. Lab Setting
                    C. Experiences
                  VIII. Teaching Strategies
                      A. Match to Subject Matter
                      B. Concepts and Generalizations
                      C. Inquiry Process
                      D. Science Skills
                      E. Students' Developmental Levels
                      F. Diverse Needs
                      G. Asking Questions
                      H. Encourage Critical Thinking
                    IX. Assessments
                        A. Purpose
                        B. Standards
                        C. Methods
                      X. Lesson Plans
                          A. Preparation
                          B. Objectives
                          C. Teaching Procedures
                          D. Learning Activities
                          E. Material
                          F. Assessments
                          G. Remedial Activities
                          H. Enrichment Activities
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