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

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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 , Allison Antink Meyer 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 , Soo Won Shim 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Do-Yong Park 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
009 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Soo Won Shim 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
010 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Do-Yong Park 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
011 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Richard Bex 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
012 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Richard Bex 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

001 - Lecture (In Person): TBD , 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.

002 - Lecture (In Person): TBD , 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 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.

003 - Lecture (In Person): TBD , Allison Antink Meyer 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: To be determined

Instructor: Allison Antink Meyer

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.

005 - Lecture (In Person): W 12:15 PM - 3:05 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 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.

006 - Lecture (In Person): W 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM , Soo Won Shim 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: DeGarmo Hall 052 (DEG 052)

Instructor: Soo Won Shim

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.

008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Do-Yong Park 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: DeGarmo Hall 052 (DEG 052)

Instructor: Do-Yong Park

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.

009 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Soo Won Shim 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

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

Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.

010 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Do-Yong Park 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Felmley Science Annex 140 (FSA 140)

Instructor: Do-Yong Park

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.

011 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Richard Bex 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

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

Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.

012 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Richard Bex 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

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

Textbook Instructions: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.