EDUC 323 - Pre-K Scientific Reasoning

1 Units

The aim of this course is to inform pre-service early childhood educators in science as a discipline. Students will learn how to make learning science both valuable and enjoyable for young children. Students will begin with an understanding of child development, interrelated math, literacy and science processes. Students in the field experience will use concept exploration design. Students will gain a solid understanding of scientific topics, while they are learning how to implement activities with children using constructivist and inquiry-based methods. . Fall.

Prerequisite: GPA of 2.70; EDUC 100.2, EDUC 160, EDUC 211 and EDUC 244; F4 science course with a grade of C or better; passing scores on PAPA Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
Corequisite: EDUC 324 and EDUC 358.2
Fixed/Variable Credit: Variable Credit
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: Y
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade