Per WGU's published description, D672 is a dynamic and forward-thinking course designed for educators who aim to integrate science and engineering practices into their elementary classroom. The course focuses on the foundational methods of teaching science and engineering concepts, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning. Students explore effective strategies for fostering inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking among young learners through science experiences, engineering projects, and the use of technology. The curriculum covers key topics such as the three-dimensional learning approach, scientific literacy, and the nature of science, and through intentional instructional decision-making and reflective practice, educators learn to create an inclusive, stimulating, and safe learning environment that encourages students to explore, question, innovate, and participate in productive discourse in the fields of science and engineering.
D672 shares its term with its curriculum partner on most tables: term 7 of the B.A. Elementary Education and the B.A. Educational Studies in Elementary Education beside D671 Elementary Science Curriculum, term 9 of the B.A. Educational Studies in Special and Elementary Education, and term 10 of the B.A. Special Education and Elementary Education dual licensure track. The M.A. Teaching, Elementary Education carries a same-named graduate twin, D679 (EDUC 5084, 2 CUs) at term 5 with an identical published description; the codes and credit counts differ, so match the code in your portal. On the licensure tables the live clinical and student-teaching courses always stay with you. Message us the code and where you stand, and we quote a flat price in writing.