ECED 220: STEM in Early Childhood

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Class Program
Early Childhood Education
Credits
4
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
4
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

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Document knowledge and understanding of essential aspects of NAEYC professional standards and competency areas with a focus on birth through age eight.  

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  3. Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: infant/toddler program, family/home childcare program, preschool program and kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  2. Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

  3. Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: infant/toddler program, family/home childcare program, preschool program and kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Document knowledge and understanding of essential aspects of NAEYC professional standards and competency areas with a focus on birth through age eight.  

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  2. Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  2. Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

  3. Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: infant/toddler program, family/home childcare program, preschool program and kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Document knowledge and understanding of essential aspects of NAEYC professional standards and competency areas with a focus on birth through age eight.  

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  2. Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  3. Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

  4. Identify, use, and refer individuals to credible professional resources to better serve children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Document knowledge and understanding of essential aspects of NAEYC professional standards and competency areas with a focus on birth through age eight.  

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  2. Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

  3. Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: infant/toddler program, family/home childcare program, preschool program and kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

  4. Identify, use, and refer individuals to credible professional resources to better serve children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Level
    Expert
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Qualitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Documentation
    Level
    Expert

  2. Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

  3. Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: infant/toddler program, family/home childcare program, preschool program and kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Creative Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Expert

Core Topics

  • Foundations of STEM in Early Childhood
  • STEM standards and assessment
  • Scientific inquiry and exploration
    • 3 areas of Science: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science
  • Scientific process skills: observing, predicting, investigating, classifying, and communicating
  • Engineering design in Early Learning
  • Early Math Concepts and Development
    • Key domains in mathematics: Number Sense, Relationships & Operations, Geometry & Spatial Sense, Patterns, and Measurement
    • Math precursor topics: Attributes, Comparision, Patterns, and Change
  • STEM and nature-based learning
  • Designing and implementing hands-on STEM activities
  • Family and community partnerships in STEM