Math/Science for Young Child ((3 Credit Hours))

Catalog description

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to incorporate science and mathematics concept development into an integrated, developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom. Development of the math/science curriculum based on the needs and interests of young children including those who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse. Emphasis is placed on the need of the young child to understand biological and physical science and mathematics concepts in her/his environment, on the development of environmental understanding, and integrated curriculum in a developmentally appropriate classroom. Students design and implement science and mathematics activity plans.