ECTC 2403 - Math & Science Early Childhood

Description
Students will become familiar with a variety of ways to introduce children birth through pre-kindergarten, including children with special needs to ideas and concepts related to math and science. Students will create activities; plan and practice developmentally appropriate experiences that would meet recognized standards for these areas.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of CHED 1003 and CHED 2033 with a grade greater than or equal to C.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Demonstrate the use of the inquiry method for young children (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c, 4b, 4c, 4d,5a, 5b, 5c, 6d)
Demonstrate the ability to connect with and educate families about math and science concepts for young children (NAEYC 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 6b, 6c)
Apply knowledge of children’s growth and development to appropriate teaching strategies (NAEYC 6e)
Use the Arkansas Child Development Early Learning Standards to develop appropriate goals and objectives for math and science activities and lesson plans
Develop quality math and science learning environments for young children (NAEYC 6b, 6a,)
Observe and document children’s learning (NAEYC 3a, 3b, 3c)
Connect research and knowledge with professional practice (NAEYC 6c, 6e)
Differentiate the process skills needed for math and science experiences (NAEYC 3d)

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
N/A