ECED1090 — Math and Science for Young Children
Academic Division: Liberal Arts Academic Discipline: Early Childhood Education Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD 3 Credit(s) This course is designed to teachers create age appropriate active learning environments to support the mathematical development of young children and capitalize on children’s natural inquisitiveness to learn the processes and facts about science as they come to appreciate themselves as competent problem-solvers. The Early Learning Content Standards for Mathematics and Science established by the Ohio Department of Education Office of Early Learning and School Readiness (Pre K - grade 3) provides the framework for developing the mathematics and science curriculum. UG 3 Lecture Hour(s); Required Theory of Active Experiences: · Recognize personal fears and anxieties associated with mathematics and science concepts to gain confidence in own abilities. · Demonstrate an appreciation for how cognitive psychologists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Dewey, and Bruner have influenced education through their research and teachings that have ed early childhood candidates become more aware of developmentally appropriate education. Midterm and/or Final Chapter Review or Activity – Weekly Math Games – Weeks 7, 10, 11, 12 Math/Science Resource Notebook –Week 13 2. Guiding Active Experiences: · Identify methods of making science and math concepts meaningful to children through the use of language and children’s literature. · Explain science and math concepts as defined by the Oh
Prerequisites: ECED1050, EDUT1070