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ELED 553: Science Methods for the Elementary Classroom

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

General Information

Credits: 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 not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDCI 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.

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 2024, Section: C03, CRN 42171, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2024, Section: 002, CRN 22394, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Christie Byers
  • Summer 2023, Section: A04, CRN 42178, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2023, Section: C03, CRN 43407, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 20917, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2023, Section: 6K2, CRN 24830, Format: Online, Instructor: Stephanie Dean
  • Fall 2022, Section: 003, CRN 81657, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2022, Section: A03, CRN 43530, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2022, Section: A04, CRN 43531, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 25627, Format: Online, Instructor: Whitney Keaton
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 83068, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2021, Section: 002, CRN 78574, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2021, Section: A01, CRN 41513, Format: Online, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2021, Section: C01, CRN 41514, Format: Online, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL3, CRN 24128, Format: Online, Instructor: Whitney Keaton
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL2, CRN 80906, Format: Online, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL3, CRN 81489, Format: Online, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2020, Section: A01, CRN 42385, Format: Online, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Summer 2020, Section: C01, CRN 42386, Format: Online, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 20426, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert
  • Fall 2019, Section: 003, CRN 81630, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Andrew Gilbert