Mathematics and Science for Young Children

Catalog description

This course will teach the student methods for the active involvement of young children in the areas of mathematics and science. Students will develop problem solving experiences and hands-on activities of these two areas. The areas of beginning mathematics concepts such as classification, seriation, and counting, as well as problem solving, applications, communication and reasoning will be part of the course. Additionally, the development of concepts in both physical, biological, and earth/space sciences and active student involvement and discovery will be included. Developmentally appropriate methodology will be presented. Field experiences are a part of the course. Prerequisite: CFD 260 and ECE 304 ; admission to Teacher Education; admission to Early Childhood Education major; concurrent enrollment in ECE 301 and ECE 302 ; and permission. Corequisite: ECE 301 , ECE 302