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This course will emphasize the development of lesson and unit planning for teaching science and social studies in elementary school settings prekindergarten through grade 5. Topics include: effective teaching strategies for each content area, interdisciplinary instruction, differentiated instruction, backward design, and culturally responsive instruction. Lesson planning will utilize an “assess-plan-teach-reflect” cycle.

There is a 50-hour field experience candidates will complete during the same semester as this course. Admission to the Teacher Education Program; B- or better in EDUC 311 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 314 . Fall