Course description:
Major topics include: an introduction to concepts related to effective science instruction for elementary school students, including the nature of science, inquiry-based instruction, effective learning environments, teaching for understanding, using the 5E engagement model, and questioning strategies, strategies for integrated science across other disciplines by incorporating technology.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
Study Guide
End of Course Review
Practice Questions
Exam:
66 questions, all multiple choice
2 hours to complete
Sample questions:
1) On the first day of their study of electricity, students working in small groups are asked to create a concept map showing what they already know about the topic. This is an example of:
A. Diagnostic assessment.
B. Formative assessment.
C. Summative assessment.
D. Confirmatory assessment.
2) When teaching in an inclusive classroom you should try to do all of the following, except:
A. Actively engage all students in scientific inquiry.
B. Provide relevant, developmentally appropriate, standards-based lessons.
C. Have high expectations for only some students.
D. Establish a supportive class culture to enhance the science learning.
3) Which of the following Revised Bloom Levels best describes the cognitive demand required to predict, implement, model, or demonstrate?
A. Remembering
B. Understanding
C. Applying
D. Analyzing
4) “When designing an investigation to find out what kinds of food mealworms eat, what type(s) of questions would be used?”
A. Subject-centered
B. Person-centered
C. Open-ended
D. A & C
5) Which of the criteria for evaluating web-based publications could the question, “Is the information presented supported by evidence?” help you evaluate?
A. Accuracy
B. Authority
C. Coverage
D. Objectivity
Answers:
A 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. A