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EDCI 553: Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom

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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 1-3

Description:

Develops skills and abilities in science teaching methods, applications of technology, safety practices, and creation of integrated science curricula. Examines science teaching based on contemporary theory, practice, and standards. Notes: Requires field experience in public schools. Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits. Equivalent to ELED 553.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education licensure program.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Curriculum and Instruction.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2019, Section: A01, CRN 41591, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2019, Section: C01, CRN 42227, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 13856, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 71472, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2018, Section: 001, CRN 40106, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 15170, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 71660, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2017, Section: 002, CRN 73416, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2017, Section: A01, CRN 41075, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2017, Section: C01, CRN 40177, Instructor: Sarah Glassman
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 20852, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 71901, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2016, Section: 002, CRN 74163, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2016, Section: A01, CRN 42428, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2016, Section: C01, CRN 40850, Instructor: Sarah Glassman
  • Fall 2015, Section: 001, CRN 72204, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2015, Section: 002, CRN 75563, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2015, Section: B01, CRN 41247, Instructor: Carley Fisher-Maltese
  • Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 72486, Instructor: Erin Peters-Burton
  • Fall 2014, Section: 002, CRN 80525, Instructor: Jean Young
  • Fall 2014, Section: 6K3, CRN 81290, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: W. Jason Calhoun
  • Summer 2014, Section: A01, CRN 40403, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2014, Section: A02, CRN 41590, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 72786, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2013, Section: 618, CRN 80737, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2013, Section: A01, CRN 40518, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2013, Section: A02, CRN 40378, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2012, Section: 001, CRN 73235, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2012, Section: 618, CRN 80939, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2012, Section: A01, CRN 40854, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2012, Section: A02, CRN 40535, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2011, Section: 001, CRN 73999, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2011, Section: 626, CRN 80525, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2011, Section: A01, CRN 41470, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2011, Section: A02, CRN 40817, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Fall 2010, Section: 001, CRN 78609, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2010, Section: X01, CRN 40762, Instructor: Wendy Frazier
  • Summer 2010, Section: X02, CRN 42014, Instructor: Mollianne George