1607. ELEMENTARY SCIENCE RESOURCE TEACHER

1607 ELEMENTARY SCIENCE RESOURCE TEACHER 1607.1 For certification in elementary science resource, the following shall be required: (a) A regular elementary education teaching certificate; (b) Eighteen (18) semester hours to include the following: (1) Biology, physical science, earth and space science and ecology or environmental science. The coursework shall provide the applicant with the following: (A) Knowledge of science content applicable to elementary school classrooms; and (B) Mastery of application and use of science processes inherent in an inquiry-based, hands on science program; (2) Selection and use of a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the age and psychological development of the elementary student; shall be knowledgeable about designing classroom experiences that satisfy the following requirements: (A) Foster positive attitudes toward science; (B) Apply decision-making and critical thinking skills to solving science related problems; and (C) Reflect the varied learning styles of the students; and (c) Two (2) years satisfactory teaching experience in the elementary school. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); and by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6900 (October 1, 1993).