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Methods for teaching elementary school science are explored including strategies and technologies to support student learning as defined by the state and national science standards. Inquiry-based model of learning and assessment emphasized. Theory and practice bridged to provide hands-on experiences in application of constructivist learning theory and effective classroom experiences.

This course will allow students to learn the essentials of STEM education research so they can understand how to: search, read and understand the education literature to improve their approach to their teaching; develop viable research questions in STEM education; design studies to address STEM education research questions; interface with education researchers effectively; think about what is needed for effective grant writing and publication in STEM education.