The teacher as a learning facilitator must have a background of interesting science activities and field trips that will bring science home to the student. Learning facilitators should understand the basic mathematical language of science and the basic life science, chemistry, astronomy, physics, geology, and meteorology on the macroscopic scale appropriate for K-8. The learning facilitator should be well grounded enough in science so that the facilitator is able to serve as a reference and a guide for unexpected questions, investigations and experiments, because these are encouraged in science. The KSU Science Advisory Board provided guidance in the selection of content for the course. Benchmarks On-Line , GIMS, Georgia Frameworks, and Georgia Department of Education QCC's.
Students use different types of t echnology in their labs.
A variety of materials and instructional strategies will be used to meet the needs of different learning styles of diverse learners in the class. Students will also be provided with opportunities through direct instruction and field experiences to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to provide effective instruction in multicultural classrooms. Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help disabled students with their academic work. In some cases certification of disability is required.