Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood



Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
Math and Science in Early Childhood is a course covering the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth through eight.  The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices.  Field experience is required.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Identify the central concepts and the learning continuum of math and science. 

Outcome 2: Utilize multi-dimensional and pedagogical knowledge when planning and implementing appropriate learning experiences for children to support the development of math and science skills. 

Outcome 3: Recognize appropriate assessment strategies in science and math to evaluate children’s progress and to plan instruction.

Outcome 4: Explain how technology can be used within the universal design of learning to support the development of math and science in the curriculum. 

Outcome 5: Evaluate and reflect on science inquiry and math experiences for children using pedagogical content knowledge for math and science that results in a plan for modification of teaching practices. 

Outcome 6: Design effective culturally responsive teaching strategies for involving families in supporting math and science in young children.