Bill Robertson, Ph.D. - Classes
Teacher Education Department

ECED/BED 4311 - Teaching Science in Primary Grades

Course Description

This course will explore the methods and materials needed for teaching science in fourth through eighth grade. The emphasis of the class will be placed upon inquiry and standards-based teaching and learning. This includes the utilization of computer applications and field experiences.

Goals

This course is designed to help you examine critically the perspectives, philosophies, materials, and strategies for effective learning in middle school science classrooms. The ultimate goal is to understand how to design a learning climate where every student is held to high expectations and achieves maximum learning. In particular, the participants will develop a better understanding of effective science teaching and learning in schools in the unique border schools so our community will be equipped to make informed decisions about our world, to pursue science fields, to critically examine the power of science in our society, and to participate in improving our society.

Meeting Times

Classes will be on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 1:20 PM during the fall 2005 semester. Homework will be assigned regularly. The class will be a combination of lecture, guided instruction, classroom discussion, classroom exercises, and project development.

Activities and TEKS Classroom Contributions by UTEP Student Interns - Spring 2005 - (PDF File - 71 pgs/ 172 Kb)

Science Education Web sites list - (PDF File - 14 pgs/ 60 Kb)

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