Karen West

EDEL 330 - Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Science

This course provides an introduction to teaching elementary children about science and technology. Such themes as children's learning, science/technology/society/environment connections, the Alberta program, planning and instruction and assessing children's progress will be explored. Students will learn from immersive in-class experiences, engage in small group discussions, and practice strategies to build emerging teaching competencies. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 325.

EDEL 470 - Bridging Cultures: Diverse Ways of Knowing in Science

The course will consider science from the perspectives of history, culture and Indigenous ways of knowing. Specifically, the course will consider the historical, philosophical, and wisdom traditions of Indigenous knowledge systems as a cultural bridge to a greater awareness of science. We will also focus on the particular subject area cultural histories and collectively consider the critical contributions that these varying perspectives could play in classroom contexts. One of the unifying messages of this course is that Aboriginal ways of knowing provide a unique opportunity for teachers to rethink and reframe their approaches to scientific teaching and learning. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in science education or consent of the Faculty.

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