EDE 4304 INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE 3-4 credits

Topic #1 Undergraduate (4 credit hours) Pre or co-requisite: EDE4314 and EDE 4943. Prerequisite: EDG 3620 or EEX 3241, EDF 3214 and admission to Elementary Education with Reading BS, Exceptional Education with Reading BS, Elementary Education BS, or Exceptional Education BS. OR EPI (3 credit hours) Topic # 2 Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education EPI or Exceptional Education EPI. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school mathematics and science. It develops the theoretical bases for mathematics and science learning and teaching, illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching, provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and required for certification. 45-62 contact hours.

EDE 4304 / Topic #2 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: EPI 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to Elementary Education EPI, or Exceptional Education EPI. This course is designed to help the student gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the area of elementary school mathematics and science. The activities in this course are designed to: develop the theoretical basis for mathematics and science learning and teaching; illustrate and apply models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching, and provide practical experience in planning and carrying out instruction. 45 contact hours.