D. Reid/Sec051syl/Summer 2007 1 ELE3290.051-Science in the Elementary School Summer 2007 Instructor: Denise Reid Location & Time: Buzzard 2430 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meeting Dates: Thursday, May 24; Friday, May 25; Tuesday, May 29; Wednesday, May 30; Thursday, May 31; Tuesday, June 5; Wednesday, June 6; Thursday, June 7; and Friday, June 8. Office: BB2211 Office Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 1:30-3:00 Telephone: Office 581-7891/Cell 549-3633 E-mail address: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfder National Science Education Standards http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/html/ Illinois Learning Standards http://www.isbe.net/ils/standards.html National Science Teachers Association http://www.nsta.org The NSTA Learning Center http://learningcenter.nsta.org/ Illinois Science Teachers Association http://www.ista-il.org CEPS Theme: Educators as Creators of Effective Educational Environments Course Description: Science in the Elementary School. (3-1-3). Exploration of the nature, processes, and products of science and their relationships to society, the world, and the school curriculum. Field-based experiences will be in conjunction with Elementary Education 4000. Prerequisites: ELE3000 and six semester hours in science. Concurrent enrollment with ELE3340 and ELE4880 is recommended. Purpose of the Course: To involve pre-service students in the process of learning about the nature of science; a sample of its content and the methods used to teach the content. Using theories of how children learn as a basis for instruction, the students develop their skills at teaching science processes through discovery, guided discovery, and inquiry lessons. Students will also understand the importance ofD. Reid/Sec051syl/Summer 2007 2 assessment and evaluation in order to develop appropriate instruction for students. Students will integrate technology in their lessons, projects, and science units. The Illinois State Board of Education • Illinois Professional Teaching Standards http://www.isbe.net/profprep/PDFs/ipts.pdf • Content Area Standards for Educators http://www.isbe.net/profprep/macstandardrules.htm #1 Content Knowledge The competent teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students. #2 Human Development and Learning The competent teacher understands how individuals grow, develop, and learn and provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students. #3 Diversity The competent teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. #4 Planning for Instruction The competent teacher understands instructional planning and designs instruction based upon knowledge of the discipline, students, the community, and curriculum goals. #5 Learning Environment The competent teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. #6 Instructional Delivery The competent teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills #7 Communication The competent teacher uses knowledge of effective written, verbal, non-verbal, and visual communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. #8 Assessment The competent teacher understands various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of all students. #9 Collaborative Relationships The competent teacher understands the role of the community in education and develops and maintains collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and the community to support student learning and wellbeing. #10 Reflection and Professional Growth The competent teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates how choices and actions affect students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community and actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally. #11 Professional Conduct The competent teacher understands education as a profession, maintains standards of professional conduct, and provides leadership to improve students’ learning and wellbeing. Course Text Martin, R., Sexton, S., Wagner, K., & Gerlovich, J. (2005). Teaching science for all children (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Carin, A. A., Bass, J. E., Contant, T. L. (2005). Activities for teaching science as inquiry (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, Merrill Prentice Hall.D. Reid/Sec051syl/Summer 2007 3 Grading Scale 92% - 100% = A 82% - 91% = B 72% - 81% = C 62% - 71% = D 61% or below = F Course Assignments and Expectations 1. Active Participation (45 points) Most lessons involve activities of some type that are difficult to make up if absent, so regular attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken daily. Participation includes the following: being in class on time (3-5 minutes early), looking at those who are speaking, working cooperatively with group members, being prepared for class by reading assignments, and being actively involved in labs and discussions. If you are tardy be sure to check with the instructor so that you are not marked absent. If an emergency arises please notify the instructor if you are unable to attend class by leaving a message on voice mail or e-mail. Five points will be deducted for each absence. 2. Copy, read, highlight, and write reflective comments in booklet on reserve in library (10 points) How to Ask the Right Questions by Patricia Blosser 3. Content Area Readings Copy, read, highlight, and write reflective comments in the margins of the articles that Mrs. Reid sends you on constructivism, inquiry, and authentic assessment. Be prepared to discuss the topic in class. (30 points-10 points each) 4. Process Skills Quiz (31 points) 5. Illinois Learning Standards Assignment (10 points) 6. Science Demonstration Show (Group/Individual) You will send a copy of the demonstrations that your group presents to the members of the class through WebCT (50/28 points) 7. Group Demonstration
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