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
Spring 2025
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): W 5:00 PM - 7:50 PM , Soo Won Shim 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM , Kristi Sutter 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 004 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Richard Bex 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 005 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Brittany McNulty 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: Soo Won Shim
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025
Location: Thomas Metcalf School 102 (MLS 102)
Instructor: Kristi Sutter
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: Richard Bex
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025
Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)
Instructor: Brittany McNulty
Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Course Materials Fee: $5.00
Textbooks are not required for this section.
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.
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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.
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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.
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
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
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.