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2B St. Thomas University Elementary Science Standards for Sarah Hillier 1 (Dr. Shaunda Wood, Associate Professor) certify that the person named above has met the following teaching and learning outcomes through their work in the St. Thomas University-EDUC 5473 Science for Elementary Children Course. The Nature of Scientific Inquiry and Discovery-Based Learning Pre-service teachers know and can demonstrate an understanding of relevant content and demonstrate evidence of appropriate, contemporary, student-driven instructional methodologies for teaching in an inclusive, 21% Century-oriented, public education system. Pre-service teachers: Understand the nature of scientific inquiry, its central role in science, and how to use the skills and processes of scientific inquiry Levels | to III while completing outdoor observation journals, discovery-based experiments, and collaborative science units with discovery-based science centers. Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to major science disciplines: Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Sciences. Communicate effectively using word processing software, video and movie software, power point presentations, and other current learning management systems, Collaborate using Web. 2.0 technologies such as Moodle, Wikispaces, Weebly, and Scrapblog. Planning and Design of Learning Environments and Experiences Preservice teachers know, understand, and can demonstrate skills in the delivery of provincial curriculum and its assessment within a system that acknowledges the responsibility for an inclusive process in meeting the learning needs of every child. Pre-service teachers: Make conceptual connections within and across science disciplines, mathematics, engineering, and technology [STEM] while integrating other core concepts throughout the grade bands. Study current research on teaching ané learning with STEM when planning learning environments and experiences. Design and implement rigorous and relevant units and lessons informed by Next Generation Science Standards and New Brunswick Elementary Science Curricula.

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