ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Greensburg Campus Catalog
   

IL 1425 - ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Students in this course will explore different types of engineering and, using this foundation, will develop activities and lessons that they will then facilitate in early childhood classrooms.  Student-developed lessons will utilize the engineering design process and require creativity and teamwork from the elementary students.  Under the supervision of University faculty, pre-service teachers will gain 15 hours of field experience teaching engineering to students in schools.

 
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: IL 1700 , NATSC 0070 ; Plan: Early Childhood Education Major (Must have been admitted to upper level program)


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