Math and Science for Early Childhood Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Rochelle Fouts (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-371-5206</p>Office Location
Dutton Hall 102
Office Hours
During the Fall & Spring semester, I am available in the office from 9am-11am, Monday-Thursday. If these times do not work for you, please contact me and we will find a time that works!
During the Summer, I am available by appointment only in the office. But, we can schedule a phone or virtual meeting anytime!
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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Course
CDEC-2307-001 Math and Science for Early Childhood
Prerequisites
Course Description
An exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching young children math and science concepts through discovery and play.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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\ Charlesworth: Math and Science for Young Children bundled w/Blackboard Mindlink, 7thedition, 9781285925257
\\ You purchase this textbook (along with the code) through Amarillo College West Campus Bookstore.
\\ There is also an online companion for students to access publisher materials and the log-in information comes bundled with the book purchased from the Amarillo College West Campus Bookstore. (If you choose to shop on-line for the ACCESS Code (E-book Included), please visit: http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/isbn/9781285772820 Blackboard MindLink for CourseMate Instant Access for Charlesworth/Lind's Math and Science for Young Children, 7th Edition
Supplies
\ For the Math and Science Collection projects, you will prepare activities for use in your classroom The activities have to be teacher made -- no store bought activities allowed! I want to challenge you to use as little money as possible in ma
Student Performance
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- \ Relate the sequence of cognitive development to the acquisition of math and science concepts \
- \ Describe the scientific process and its application to the early childhood indoor and outdoor learning environments \
- \ Develop strategies which promote thinking and problem-solving skills in children \
- \ Utilize observation and assessment as a basis for planning discovery experiences for the individual child \
- \ Create, evaluate, and or select developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and environments to support the attainment of math and science concepts and skills \ \
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ Math & Science for Young Children is a hybrid course meaning that you will do most of your course work online and present your course projects in person.
\\ Your participation in class and online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting.
\\ You need to schedule time during each week to complete your coursework as if you were attending an in person class weekly.
\\ Feel free to ask questions -- I’m here to help you.
\\ Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat all participants with respect at all times. In discussing controversial issues, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.
\\ Read assigned chapters, view the chapter power point presentations, and participate in discussion forums every week.
\\ Complete weekly learning activities and exams over course content.
\\ Attend the scheduled in-class meetings as indicated in the schedule and actively participate in discussions.
\\ Complete the required projects and deliver the following presentations in class:
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- \ Create and present 10 math activities related to the 10 different concepts for young children. \
- \ Collect 20 items which would be developmentally appropriate for a science exploration center. \
- \ Plan and deliver a science activity lesson with related activities that is developmentally appropriate for young children. \
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Grading Criteria
Weekly Learning Activities and Discussion Forums = 25% of Final Grade
Unit Quizzes = 20% of Final Grade
7 Major Section Exams = 25% of Final Grade
Math Project and Lesson Plans = 15% of Final Grade
Science Item Collection and Science Project with Lesson Plans = 15% of Final Grade
Grading Scale
A = 100 -- 90
B = 89 -- 80
C = 79 -- 70
D = 69 -- 65
F = 64-- 0
The online portion of the class will run from Tuesday afternoons through Monday evenings at 11pm. That means, all course work for that particular module will be due at 11pm on Monday evenings. I understand that life happens and there are emergencies that come up, however, you have been given adequate time to complete the homework, so please don’t wait until the last minute (Monday night) to start your homework for that module.
Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline.
Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated.
At the end of the semester, the lowest 2 learning activity and quiz grades will be dropped.
Attendance
95% of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class on November 4th and December 2nd from 6pm-9pm in the Allied Health Building #139 on West Campus where you will learn more about the Math/Science projects and then to present your final projects.
**If you do not live in the Amarillo area, you will be able to do your presentation on-line and not have to be in person to do that. If this is the case, then please email me to make arrangements. Don't worry... there is a solution!
Calendar
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Module # & Week Of: |
Unit Assignments |
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Module #1 Weeks 1-2 Section 1 |
Unit 1 How Concepts Develop Unit 2 How Concepts are Acquired Unit 3 Promoting Young Children's Concept Development through Problem Solving Unit 4 Assessing the Child's Developmental Level Unit 5 The Basics of Science Unit 6 How Young Scientists Use Concepts Unit 7 Planning for Science Exam #1: Units 1-7 |
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Module #2 Weeks 3-5 Section 2 |
Unit 8 One-to-One Correspondence Unit 9 Number Sense and Counting Unit 10 Logic and Classifying Unit 11 Comparing Unit 12 Early Geometry: Shape Unit 13 Early Geometry: Spatial Sense Unit 14 Parts and Wholes Unit 15 Language and Concept Formation Unit 16 Fundamental Concepts in Science Exam #2: Units 8-16 |
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Module #3 Weeks 6-7 Section 3 |
Unit 17 Ordering, Seriation, and Patterning Unit 18 Measurement: Volume, Weight, Length, and Temperature Unit 19 Measurement: Time Unit 20 Interpreting Data Using Graphs Unit 21 Applications of Fundamental Concepts in Preprimary Science Unit 22 Integrating the Curriculum through Dramatic Play and Thematic Units and Projects Exam #3: Units 17-22 |
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Module #4 Weeks 8-9 Section 4 |
Unit 23 Symbols Unit 24 Groups and Symbols Unit 25 Higher-Level Activities and Concepts Unit 26 Higher-Level Activities Used in Science Units and Activities Exam #4: Units 23-26 |
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Module #5 Weeks 10-12 Section 6 |
Unit 27 Operations with Whole Numbers Unit 28 Patterns Unit 29 Fractions Unit 30 Numbers above Ten and Place Value Unit 31 Geometry, Data Collection, and Algebraic Thinking Unit 32 Measurement with Standard Units Exam #5: Units 27-32
Meet at the Amarillo College Allied Health Building Classroom #139, on West Campus on Tuesday, November 4th from 6:00-8:00. |
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Module #6 Weeks 13-14 Section 6 |
Unit 33 Overview of Primary Science Unit 34 Life Science Unit 35 Physical Science Unit 36Earth and Space Science Unit 37 Environmental Awareness Unit 38 Health and Nutrition Exam #6: Units 33-38 |
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Module #7 Weeks 15-16 Section 7 |
Meet at the Amarillo College Allied Health Building Classroom #139, on West Campus on Tuesday, December 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm.
Unit 39 Materials and Resources for Math and Science Unit 40 Math and Science in Action Unit 41 Math and Science in the Home Final Exam #7: Units 39-41
All work for Module 8is due by 11pm on Wednesday, December 10th Grades will be posted by noon on Friday, December 12th. |
Additional Information
To satisfactorily complete this course, the student will:
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- Read assigned chapters, view the chapter power point presentations, and participate in discussion forums. \
- Complete weekly learning activities and exams over course content. \
- Attend the scheduled in-class meetings as indicated in the schedule and actively participate in discussions. \
- Complete the required projects and deliver the following presentations in class:\
- \
- Create and present 10 math activities related to the 10 different concepts for young children. \
- Collect 20 items which would be developmentally appropriate for a science exploration center. \
- Plan and deliver a science activity lesson with related activities that is developmentally appropriate for young children \
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Keep in mind that grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion, there isn’t a reason for you not to successfully complete this course.
\ \Late work and make-up assignments/exams are up to the instructor’s discretion.
\ \Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline.
\ \Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated.
\ \The online portion of the class will run from Tuesday afternoons through Monday evenings at 11pm. That means, all course work for that particular module will be due at 11pm on Monday evenings. I understand that life happens and there are emergencies that come up, however, you have been given adequate time to complete the homework, so please don’t wait until the last minute (Monday night) to start your homework for that module.
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM