This is a hybrid course that includes “live” synchronous class meetings one night a week during scheduled class time using the Big Blue Button web conferencing system. Students are required to log in and attend the synchronous meetings. Students will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable high-speed internet connection, along with a webcam, microphone and either speakers or headphones.

The remaining credit hours for the course will be fulfilled through online assignments completed in myCMU. Students must participate in the live meetings and online assignments to be successful in this course.

Students will access Big Blue Button meetings by clicking “Online Meetings” located on the left side menu of this course in myCMU. To participate in the meeting click on the appropriate weeks link during the scheduled time and day of the course. Recorded sessions can also be accessed here.

Harlen, Wynne.  Teaching Science for Understanding in Elementary and Middle Schools.  Heinemann (2015).  ISBN 13: 978-0-325-06159-7   

Schmidt, Laurel.  Social Studies that Sticks: How to Bring Content and Concepts to Life. Heinemann (2007).  ISBN 13: 978-0-325-01059-5

3 hours. Presents methods and materials for integrating social studies and science concepts required in elementary classrooms, including those identified as Show-Me Standards and Project Construct Goals by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Prerequisites: ED315, ED326, and ED327; and concurrent enrollment in ED304

1. Explore interactions that occur within a classroom setting. *(CMU 2a, 2d, 6c, 7a) (MoSPE 1C3, 2C1, 3C2)
2. Design learning experiences in an inclusive environment  (CMU 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) (ECEC 1.3, 2.3, 6.6)  (MoSPE 1C2, 1C3, 1C4, 1C5, 2C1, 2C4, 2C5, 3C1, 4C1, 4C2, 4C3, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 7C2, 7C4 )
3. Experience the importance of building community with the classroom environment (CMU 2a, 7a) (ECEC 2.3, 6.7, 6.9) (MoSPE 1C3, 4C1, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 9C3)
4. Document the learning process (CMU 3a, 3b, 3c) (ECEC 4.1) (MoSPE 7C1, 7C2, 7C3, 7C4, 7C6)
5. Implement methods for integrating the communication and expressive arts across the curriculum utilizing the Common Core and Science and Social Studies Grade Level Expectations. (CMU 2b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) (ECEC 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.9) (MoSPE 1C1, 1C2, 1C4, 1C5, 3C1, 3C2, 4C2)
6. Experience classroom management strategies for individual, small and large group settings (CMU 2b, 2d) (ECEC 6.6) (MoSPE 1C2, 4C1, 4C3, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 7C4)
7. Engage in and develop critical thinking strategies (CMU 2a, 2b) (ECEC 6.4) (MoSPE 1C3, 4C1)
8. Utilize instructional technology (CMU 8a, 8b, 8c) (ECEC 6.5) (MoSPE 4C2, 6C4)
9. Experience inquiry, choice and decision making while conducting research as part of the construction of knowledge (CMU 2a, 2.b, 2.c) (ECEC 6.3, 6.4) (MoSPE 1C3, 2C6, 4C1, 4C3, 5C1, 5C2, 5C3, 9C3)
10. Examine Science & Social Studies Grade Level Expectations, Early Childhood Standards and Project Construct Goals to identify appropriate resource materials and plan lessons. (CMU 5a) (ECEC 1.4, 2.3, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.8, 6.9)  (MoSPE 1C4, 3C1)
11. Read, discuss and apply theory and research from professional literature to teaching practice. (CMU 1b) (ECEC 7.6) (MoSPE 1C3, 2C1, 4C2)

*CMU – Alignment with CMU Conceptual Framework and Professional Education Division Standards and Indicators

ECEC – Alignment with DESE Early Childhood Education Competencies

DESE Teacher Standards – Alignment with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher Standards

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

• have an understanding of pedagogy, knowing how to teach and applying methodologies and strategies in their classrooms to obtain optimum learning experiences for their students.
• have a solid basis of knowledge about theories of learning and being able to assess the learning theories best suited to the needs of students.
• have a thorough knowledge and skill to prepare lessons and implement them based upon inquiry, exploration, investigation and research.
• have learned best practices in making social studies and science more relevant to the students and relating the experience to their life and how they as a person fits into the scheme of life and their environment.
• be aware of how to create a rich culture and/or environment that promotes learning, inquiry, curiosity, interest and enthusiasm and mutual respect.