Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EGE 311
Course Title
Sciences in Primary Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Planning and conducting activities related with the core science concepts in primary school science curricula, characteristics of the primary school science curricula, properties of scientific method, science-technology-society-environment relationship, science and technology literacy, scientific process skills, activities for developing scientific process skills.
Course Objectives
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Identify the core concepts in biology, chemistry and physic areas that covered in primary school curriculum
2. Distinguish her/his knowledge of science as a human activity
3. Demonstrate the skills related to the process of science
4. Initiate an argument based on science related topics.
5. Propose way of investigating science related questions and problems
6. Argue the fundamental relationship between science, technology and society
7. Value a willingness to work as a group in science related topics.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Predict-Observe-Explain
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Experiments
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Lab Assignment
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. Fritzer, P. J., & Bristor, V. (2004). Science content for elementary and middle school teachers. Boston, Mass.: Allyn and Bacon.
2. Dobey, D. C., Beichner, R. J., & Jabot, M. L. (2004). Essentials of elementary science (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon
Grading
Final Exam - 30%
Lab Reports - 30%
Science Literacy Project 1 - 15%
Science Literacy Project 2 - 15%
Science Literacy Project 3 - 10%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 5 |
| Observation | 20 |
| Lab Applications | 30 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 5 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 5 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: