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Hands on Sciences in Early Childhood Education

EDUC 734.3

Learn how to teach practical science lessons to early childhood education students. This course will give an overview on how to introduce students to different science fields and motivate them to learn science.

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What you can learn.

  • Identify strategies for teaching scientific concepts to young children
  • Learn how to effectively apply standards to your curriculum
  • Learn class management skills supporting science activities
  • Identify some resources instructors can take to their own classroom to implement these lessons

About this course:

This course will focus on how to teach practical science lessons to early childhood education students. It will provide the instructor with instructions on how to teach hands-on learning that will motivate and build scientific understanding for the early childhood learner. This course will provide ideas connecting students to many different science fields that will pique their curiosity and excitement towards learning. The covered topics will incorporate standards within your curriculum.
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