STEM: Math in Early Childhood

Catalog description

This course explores current trends and research-based best practices for facilitating foundational mathematical skills and dispositions in young learners through play, STEM, activities, games, and daily routines. This course is designed to teach students effective strategies to recognize and promote developmentally appropriate mathematical content and process skills in all young children. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to integrate mathematics learning throughout the curriculum, observe and assess young children’s developing mathematical knowledge, plan experiences that focus on specific math concepts, and use a variety of differentiated strategies to promote children’s interests and abilities in mathematics. Prerequisite: minimum score of 01 in 'Upper Division Status'.