ECED 313 - Emerging Numeracy & Inclusive Science Methods

5 Credits

This course analyzes research-based, inclusive strategies for leading STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) inquiry and learning. Students will design culturally and linguistically sustaining STEM experiences that build on children’s funds of knowledge. Emphasis is placed on designing accommodations and modifications, integrating appropriate assistive technologies to ensure full access, using assessment data to support learning, and partnering with families.

Pre-requisite(s) EDUC& 115, EDUC& 150, ECED& 190, ECED& 160, and EDUC& 204 min 2.0
Admitted Program BAS - ECE
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online, Weekend

Designed to Serve BAS in ECE students
Active Date 20260408T14:52:56

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

Analyzing Research in STEM Cognition: Analyzing current research on cognitive development (e.g., inquiry, problem-solving, critical thinking) as it applies to early math and science, including appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Culturally Sustaining STEM Pedagogy: Designing and leading equitable, culturally, and linguistically sustaining STEM experiences that build on children’s existing funds of knowledge.
Integrating Assistive Technology (AT): Selecting and integrating appropriate low- and high-tech assistive technologies to ensure all children can access, participate in, and demonstrate learning during STEM inquiry.
Synthesizing STEM Assessment Data: Using and synthesizing formal and informal assessment data to document children’s progression in scientific reasoning and mathematical thinking.
STEM Partnerships with Families: Developing strategies to partner with families and communities to support and extend children’s STEM learning and positive STEM identity outside the classroom.

Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze and apply current research on cognitive development to the evaluation and design of equitable, inquiry-based STEM curricula, including appropriate accommodations and modifications.

Develop strategies to lead culturally and linguistically sustaining STEM learning experiences that build on children's funds of knowledge.

Integrate appropriate assistive technologies to ensure all children can access and participate in STEM learning.

Synthesize assessment data to document and support children's progression in scientific reasoning and mathematical thinking.

Develop strategies to partner with families and communities to support and extend STEM learning and identity outside of the classroom.