Modularized Elementary Science for Preservice Elementary Teachers. Second Edition.

Overview & Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to help the preservice education student develop into a competent teacher of science at the elementary school level by experiencing a performance-based approach to teacher education. The book places emphasis on illustrating how performance objectives can play an important role in elementary science education as well as education at the college and university level. An overview of the nature of the course is presented. Modules, showing prerequisite knowledge or exPeriences, preparticipation assessment, objectives, learning activities, and postassessment, are presented. A management system is outlined. The appendix includes a list of objectives for the Performance-Based Education Course and a list of references. (Author/EB)