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Hands on Sciences in Early Childhood Education
EDUC 734.3
Learn how to teach practical science lessons to early childhood education students. This course will give an overview on how to introduce students to different science fields and motivate them to learn science.
Identify strategies for teaching scientific concepts to young children
Learn how to effectively apply standards to your curriculum
Learn class management skills supporting science activities
Identify some resources instructors can take to their own classroom to implement these lessons
About this course:
This course will focus on how to teach practical science lessons to early childhood education students. It will provide the instructor with instructions on how to teach
hands-on learning that will motivate and build scientific understanding for the early childhood learner. This course will provide ideas connecting students to many
different science fields that will pique their curiosity and excitement towards learning. The covered topics will incorporate standards within your curriculum.
Explore UCLA Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificates.
Become a teacher or a supervisor with our three online certificates that meet Title 5 and Title 22 Professional Growth Activities and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) permit requirements.
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