ECED 220: STEM In Early Childhood

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Class Program

Early Childhood Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092505

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course provides knowledge and skills in supporting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in Early Learning environments. Curriculum integration of all four STEM content areas. Methods, assessment, materials, and vocabulary to use in individualized and developmentally appropriate STEM activities and experiences.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ECED& 105 and EDUC& 115

Course Learning Outcomes

Define STEM and describe the similarities and differences between Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Identify Early Learning standards for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

Discuss technology integration in Early Childhood Curriculum.

Plan lessons and activities that engage young children in active learning about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Identify effective strategies for involving and partnering with families in supporting STEM Home-School Connection.

Analyze the developmental foundation of scientific and mathematical understanding for young children.

Analyze the teaching and learning strategies of the process for development of math and science knowledge and understanding.

Analyze the learning implications of ages and developmental stages on children’s acquisition of math and science knowledge.

Continue to develop an understanding of the teacher’s role as guide in STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) learning experiences.

Core Topics

What is STEM and why STEM skills are so important in ECE now and in the future
How STEM domains promote children’s school readiness outcomes
Standards and Assessment
Science Inquiry Process
3 areas of Science: Life Science, Physical Science, & Earth and Space Science
Engineering Design Process
5 Areas of Mathematics: Number & Quantities Concepts, Number Relationships & Operations, Geometry & Spatial Sense, Patterns, Measurement & Comparisons
Effective ways to use the natural world to support children’s STEM learning and development.
Hands on lessons and activities that promote STEM learning and development
Home-School Connection
Key Science process skills of observing, predicting, investigating, classifying, and communicating