NS 102 (Teaching Strategies for Elementary Science (Physics, Earth and Space Science)

Course Description : This course includes understanding of spiraling basic science concepts and application of science inquiry in physics and
earth and space, strategies in teaching elementary science, development of instructional materials and assessment. Content topics in Physics include
force and motion and energy while earth and space science include geology, meteorology and astronomy.

Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas
2. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the different subject areas.
3. Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes.
4. Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching
5. Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional.
6. Manifest a desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development.

Course Requirements:
Face to Face/ Online Modality
Class Participation: Quizzes, Assignment, Attendance-------------------- 50%
Oral Recitation------------------------------------------------------------------ 20%
Major Exam--------------------------------------------------------------------- 30%
(Prelim, Midterm, Semi- Final, Final)
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Total: 100%
Modular Modality
Class Participation: Quizzes, Assignment, Attendance-------------------- 40%
Retrieval of Module------------------------------------------------------------- 20%
Major Exam --------------------------------------------------------------------- 40%
(Prelim, Midterm, Semi- Final, Final)
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Total : 100%

COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 1: THE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Lesson 1: What is Science
Lesson 2: Science Education
Lesson 3: Elementary Science Curriculum Physics, Earth and Space Science
Lesson 4: Constructivist Theory in Teaching Science
UNIT II: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Lesson 5: Components of Instructional Planning

PRELIM EXAMINATION

Lesson 6: Instructional Planning Cycle

Lesson 7: Five E Model in Planning Science Lessons
Lesson 8: Developing instructional Plans for Elementary Science
UNIT III: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR SCIENCE
Lesson 9: Strategy 1: The Power of Observation
Lesson 10: Strategy 2: Experimentation
Lesson 11: Strategy 3: Inductive Guided Inquiry

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Lesson 12: Strategy 4; Cooperative Learning

Lesson 13: Strategy 5: Using Research as a Teaching Strategy
Lesson 14: Strategy 6: Using Case Study as a Teaching Strategy
Lesson 15: Strategy 7: Using Role – Play as a Teaching Strategy
Lesson 17: Strategy 8: Gamification

SEMI – FINAL EXAMINATION

Lesson 18: Strategy 9: Design Thinking

UNIT IV: ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR SCIENCE

Lesson 19: Assessing Learning in Science
Lesson 20: Traditional Assessment in Science
Lesson 21: Using Performance Task
Lesson 22: Designing Learning Portfolio

FINAL EXAMINATION

Prepared by: Noted by:

HASSEL T. ABAYON – ABADILLA ABRAHAM B. CUA, Ed.D.

Instructor Education DEAN