2025-2026 Academic Catalog

CEDUC 3365 Teaching Science in Early Childhood and Elementary School

This course enhances students' abilities to teach science through interactive learning and scientific inquiry. By emphasizing hands-on techniques, inquiry-based learning, and STEAM integration, students learn to create curriculum to instill a lifelong love of science and curiosity about the natural world in early and elementary-aged children. Students learn about children's developmental readiness, promoting critical thinking, and strategies for creating science-rich environments that encourage exploration and discovery.

Credits

3