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ECE 2116 - Math and Science

Course Description

This course presents the process of introducing science and math concepts to young children.  It includes planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, and development of methods and techniques of delivery.  Topics include: cognitive stages and developmental processes in math and science; math and science activity planning; and development of math and science materials.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Cognitive Stages and Developmental Processes in Math and Science

Class

5

Math and Science Activity Planning

D. Lab

0

Development of Math and Science Materials

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

ECE 1030

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

COGNITIVE STAGES AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESSIONS IN MATH AND SCIENCE

5

0

0

Cognitive stages

Identify stages of cognitive development in math and science.

 

 

 

 

Outline developmental progressions in the acquisition of math and science concepts.

 

 

 

MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITY PLANNING

30

0

0

Math activities

Identify developmentally appropriate math concepts and skills

 

 

 

 

Describe the importance of using an inquiry approach to learning

 

 

 

 

Plan developmentally appropriate math activities

 

 

 

Science Activities

Identify developmentally appropriate science activities

 

 

 

 

Describe the importance of using an inquiry approach to learning

 

 

 

 

Plan developmentally appropriate science activities

 

 

 

Integrated Curriculum

Design units that integrate all areas of curriculum

 

 

 

Math activities

Identify developmentally appropriate math concepts and skills

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT OF MATH AND SCIENCE MATERIALS

15

0

0

Math curriculum materials

Plan and prepare materials for math experiences.

 

 

 

Science curriculum materials

Plan and prepare materials for science experiences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

 

 

Print

Charlesworth, R., Lind, K. K. (2003).  Math and Science for Young Children (4th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:Thomson Delmar Learning.

Dodge, D. T., Colker, L.J., and Heroman, C.  (2000)  Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood: Connecting Content, Teaching, and Learning (3rd ed.)Washington, DC: Teaching Strategies.

Eklof, J.  (2003). Animals in the Classroom.  Dallas, TX: Miss Jo Publications.

Martin, D.J. (2001).  Constructing early childhood science.  Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

National Research Council.  (1996). National Science Education Standards (NSES).  Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Petrash, C. (1992).  Earthways.  Mt. Rainier, MD: Gryphon House.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Dr., Dept. 1-CT, Reston, VA 20191 http://www.nctm.org

Audubon Magazine, National Audubon Society, 700 Broadway, NY, NY 10003, http://www.audubon.org

Burris, A.  (2005). Understanding the Math You Teach.  Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.

Oppenheim, C.  (1993). Science Is Fun!  Maryland Heights, Missouri: CRACOM Corp.

AIMS—Activities Integrating Math and Science www.aimsedu.org.

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Posted: 01/06/09