TCH 257 - Science Methods
Department: Teaching and Learning
Description: Methods associated with effective grades 1-6 science instruction. Emphasis placed upon activity-based instructional strategies. TCH 208 and 209 taken within seven years. Students must be enrolled in TCH 257, 258, 260, and 264 in the same semester. TCH 247, TCH 208 and 209 taken within seven years.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: TCH 208, TCH 209 and TCH 247
Current Offerings
Fall 2025
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): TBD , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 002 - Lecture (In Person): TBD , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): TBD , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 005 - Lecture (In Person): W 12:15 PM - 3:05 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 006 - Lecture (In Person): W 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 009 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 010 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 011 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 012 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: To be determined
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Class Notes: This is a PDS section based in Chicago. Instructor will arrange & confirm exact meeting days/times.
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: To be determined
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Class Notes: This is a PDS section based in Elgin. Instructor will arrange & confirm exact meeting days/times.
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: To be determined
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: This is a PDS section based in East Maine & Wheeling. Instructor will arrange & confirm exact meeting days/times.
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: To be determined
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Class Notes: This is a PDS section based in Pekin. Instructor will provide more information relative to meeting on Wednesdays 12:15 - 3:05 PM.
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: DeGarmo Hall 052 (DEG 052)
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: DeGarmo Hall 052 (DEG 052)
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: To be announced
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.