EDUC 6102 Science Playing and Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
This course is designed to encourage and prepare early childhood educators for planning and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate science learning experiences (Pre-K-2nd grade). An overarching focus of the course is instilling in students an appreciation for the wonder of science and the world around them. The course is divided into three science content areas: Earth and Space Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Students will learn how to connect their teaching with new science, technology, and engineering standards. Through interactive activities and discussions including the review of video, science lessons, and research in science education, we will explore key elements and challenges of science teaching and provide a foundation for supporting science learning in the early childhood classroom.
Course overview
- Department
- Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 1
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.70 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Mariela Paez | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 12 |
| Spring 2023 | Mariela Paez | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Mariela Paez | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 8 |