Math/Science Methods for Early Childhood Education.

Catalog description

Semester course; 4 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face, or hybrid). 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 303 , MATH 361 and MATH 362 ; and STAT 208 or STAT 210 . Corequisites: TEDU 432 and TEDU 490 . A combined math and science early and elementary methods course that focuses on the teaching of mathematics and science in a Pre-K through grade three class. The course is a lecture course connected with a practicum experience in a local Pre-K through grade three classroom. The course is designed to teach pre-service teachers how to plan, implement and assess strong student-centered mathematics and science lessons in today’s diverse classrooms. Activities and assignments will focus on research-based practices, effectively using a variety of instructional strategies and hands-on experiences to help students develop their understanding of abstract math and science concepts. The class will help to position the pre-service teacher as a reflective decision-maker.