Instructor: Denise ReidOutcomes for all ELE ClassesOutcomes specific to this courseCourse TextGrading ScaleCourse Assignments and Expectations1. Active Participation (30 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. Leave a message on my voice mail. Five points will be deducted for each absence.BibliographyD. Reid/Sec4syl/Fall2006ELE3290.004-Science in the Elementary SchoolFall 2006Instructor: Denise ReidLocation & Time: Buzzard 2430 M & W 10:00-11:40 a.m.Office: BB2211Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8-10 a.m.Telephone: Office 581-7891/Cell 549-3633E-mail address: [email protected] 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.htmlNational Science Teachers Association http://www.nsta.orgIllinois Science Teachers Association http://www.ista-il.org CEPS Theme: Educators as Creators of Effective Educational EnvironmentsCourse Description: Science in the Elementary School. (3-1-3). Exploration of the nature, processes, andproducts 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 1D. Reid/Sec4syl/Fall2006learn 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 of assessment and evaluation in order to develop appropriate instruction for students. Students will integratetechnology in their lessons, projects, and science unit. Outcomes for all ELE ClassesStudents enrolled in this course will:- Develop a desire of lifelong learning in students and personally display one’s own desire for lifelong learning, including self-evaluation skills.- Demonstrate effective communication skills.- Design instruction to develop and utilize the cognitive processes by which pupils learn.- Manage the classroom to optimize academically engaged time.- Perform successfully within the social and political contexts of schools and community.- Demonstrate knowledge of facts, and an understanding of fundamental principles, ideas, andrelationships among various knowledge domains.- Demonstrate knowledge of past and present developments, issues, research, and social influences in the field of education.Outcomes specific to this courseStudents enrolled in this course will:- Develop a positive attitude toward providing meaningful experiences in science for all students.- Develop an understanding of the nature of science, the learner, and the learning environment.- Develop a working knowledge of appropriate science learning and hands-on experiences for children.- Effectively utilize various types of materials, resources, and media to engage children in meaningful science experiences.- Learn the importance of assessment and evaluation in planning effective instruction to meet the needs of the diverse learner.- Plan, implement, and assess science instruction for elementary students.- Become familiar with the Illinois Learning Standards and the National Science Education Standards for Science.- Integrate technology in lessons, projects, and 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 Course TextMartin, R., Sexton, S., Wagner, K., & Gerlovich, J. (2005). Teaching science for all children (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.2D. Reid/Sec4syl/Fall2006Carin, 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.Grading Scale92% - 100% = A82% - 91% = B72% - 81% = C62% - 71% = D 61% or below = FCourse Assignments and Expectations 1. Active Participation (30 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. Leave a message on my voice 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 Blosser3. Content Area Readings- Select an article from a professional journal that corresponds with the relevant topic. Topics will be constructivism, misconceptions, inquiry (teaching science), and authentic assessment. Copy, read, highlight, and write reflective comments in the margins. Be prepared to discuss the topic in class. (30 points-10 points each) Follow the guidelines in this syllabus. 4. Process Skills Quiz (35 points)5. NSES & Illinois Learning Standards Assignment (20 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 Lesson iMovie (30 points)8. Midterm: (100 points)-WebCT9. Two Week Science Unit: (165 points).10. Science Notebook (25 points)-Organize your
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