Students observe and participate for one hour a week in assigned schools. Lab 10 clock hours. Students will observe and participate in Early Childhood through 12 th grade classrooms in assigned schools. Lab 20 clock hours. An emphasis is placed on learning centers and on the young child s understanding of mathematical and scientific knowledge.
Students observe and participate for two hours per week in an early childhood laboratory setting.
Lab 20 clock hours. Science Instruction Students focus on making mathematics and science meaningful to children. Objectives cover TEKS required to prepare teachers of mathematics and science in Texas, as well as national standards. Topics include use of manipulatives, use of technology, planning and evaluating developmentally appropriate lessons, direct instruction, cooperative learning, planning for diversity, and adaptations for special populations. Students observe, then design and teach mathematics and science lessons in elementary school classrooms.