ECED 441 - Emerging Numeracy and Science Methods

5 Credits

Study the development of science and mathematical concepts in young children with an emphasis on culturally sustaining and anti-bias practices. Review state and local standards to create engaging science and mathematics projects that meet the needs of all learners.

Pre-requisite(s) EDUC& 115, EDUC& 130, ECED& 160, EDUC& 204 (min 2.0 in each); and EDUC 240.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC or ECE
FeesEducation Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Evening

Designed to Serve BAS in Early Childhood Education
Active Date 20240322T08:54:45

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to science and mathematics for young children
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
Foundational research on science development
Foundational research on early numeracy development
Evidence-based instructional practices to support early science development
Evidence-based instructional practices to support early numeracy development
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Science and Mathematics
Techniques for integrating mathematics and science throughout the curriculum
Assessment strategies

Student Learning Outcomes
Relate current research to best practices in science and mathematics for young children. Washington State Core Competencies (WSCC). I. Child Growth & Development. 3.a, 3.d. II. Curriculum & Learning Environment - Promoting Cognitive Development. 3.f.   VI. Interactions - Promoting Individual Guidance. 3.d

Assess and document the individual and group science and mathematics learning needs, interests and skills of young children to build curriculum for Early Learning setting. WSCC II. Curriculum and Learning Environment - Promote Physical Development. 3.a. III. On-Going Measurement of Progress. 3.a, 3.b, 3.k. VII. Program Planning & Development. 3.e. VIII. Professional Development and Leadership - Professionalism 3.a.

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate science and mathematics activities which promote child growth and learning.  WSCC II. Curriculum & Learning Environment - Creating the Learning Environment & General Curriculum. 3.b, 3.e, 3.f.  II. Curriculum & Learning Environments - Promoting Cognitive Development. 3.g, 3.h, 3.i.  VI. Interactions - Group Experiences. 3.b, 3.c, 3.d

Develop curriculum that demonstrates sensitivity to the relationship between culture, race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, history and the emerging mathematics and science skills of students in their Residency Teaching placement. WSCC I. Child Growth and Development 3.g. II. Curriculum & Learning Environment. 3.d. II. Curriculum & Learning Environment - Promoting Cognitive Development. 3.b. IV. Family & Community Partnerships. 3.c, 3.d. VIII. Professional Development & Leadership. 3.a

Apply individual and group guidance techniques to specific situations that meet the mathematics and science learning needs of young children.  WSCC VI.  Interactions - Promoting Social/ Emotional Development. 3.d, 3.m.  II. Curriculum & Learning Environment - Promoting Language Development. 3.l.

Collaboratively and cooperatively exchange ideas, solve problems, and actively listen to others when working on planning mathematics and science curriculum development. WSCC VIII. Professional Development and Leadership- Professionalism 1.f, 2.b, 2.c, 2.d, 3.a