Welcome to ELED 518! Science in the Elementary Schools Dr. Greg Kniseley

Goals for First Class 1. To get to know each other 2. To confront prior knowledge, experience, and attitudes 3. To identify mutual goals, commitment, and needs for teaching and learning 4. To introduce the syllabus

Pre-Assessment Purpose: To confront prior knowledge, experience, and attitudes/beliefs about teaching and learning science; to set goals for teaching and learning Types of Pre-Assessment Academic Record - Transcript Academic Record - Transcript Drawings and Writing - Draw a Scientist Drawings and Writing - Draw a Scientist Graphing - Science in Your Life Graphing - Science in Your Life Speaking - Early Recollections Speaking - Early Recollections Questionnaire Questionnaire

Drawings and Writing 1. To understand beliefs about the nature of science 2. To confront attitudes Who are scientists? How do they work? 3. To understand perceptions of learning science in and out of school

Academic Record Purpose: To share with instructor and department your academic record Transcript Review (MAT Students Only) Science Content Knowledge Two Laboratory Based Science Courses in Different Areas Two Laboratory Based Science Courses in Different Areas Professional Courses CEP 552 CEP 552 ELED 500 ELED 500 FNED 546 FNED 546

Graphing Science in Your Life 1. To reflect on experiences, level of comfort, and performance over your life. 2. To detect patterns and relationships.

Speaking Sharing Early Recollections 1. To get to know each other. 2. To identify influences in our lives that affect our attitudes, comfort, and confidence in learning science.

Questionnaire 1. To share with your instructor contact information, academic record, experience, questions, concerns, and needs 2. To practice using WebCT Mail

Syllabus 1. Required Reading and Materials 2. Course Requirements 3. Course Schedule 4. WebCT

Materials 1. Access to Internet 2. Hardware: Computer, Printer 3. Software: Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader 4. Peripherals: Digital Camera, Scanner, Flash Drive

WebCT Encourages instructor’s and students’ use of instructional technology - Submit assignments electronically - Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Digital photography Creates an electronic community of learners - Mail and Discussion - Class Photos Provides central location for information - Syllabus - Class Handouts and URLs - Assignments