TED 471 - Early Childhood Education: Integrated Math and Science

Units: 3
Curriculum and instruction for integrated math and science in an early childhood setting. Focus on inquiry-based math and science instruction, emergent numeracy, concepts of number and pattern, and science concepts. Field component required.

Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Development of understandings in mathematics and science content and concepts needed to teach the California Preschool standards, NCTM, and NAEYC principles.
Components of mathematical concept development including understandings of seriation, patterning, numeracy, and mathematical vocabulary.
Components of science concept development including understandings of processes of inquiry, exploration, observation, and classification of objects and ideas in the child’s world.
Methods of engaging family support and involvement in children’s mathematics and science education.
Theory and practice in the development of early learning experiences in mathematics and science including related vocabulary.