ED 206 - Mathematics,Science and Technology in Early Childhood Education

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Mitchell College

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3 credits (fall) Pre-Practicum Component: 20-25 hours Prerequisites: ED110, 261, 275, 222 This is a course for the early childhood education major in the basic methods used to teach mathematics, science and technology: observing, inferring, predicting, experimenting, and communicating. Methods of sparking interest in mathematics, science at an early age by connecting mathematics and science to a child's everyday experiences and by utilizing teaching methods which address individual student strengths will be discussed. Mathematic and scientific concepts associated with early childhood education will be reviewed using the National Science Education Standards, the National Teachers of Mathematics Standards and the Connecticut Curriculum Framework as guides. Students will also be given opportunities to observe and work with typically and atypically developing young children including the development of a final unit project.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mitchell.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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