Math and Science for Early Childhood Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Course

CDEC-2307-001 Math and Science for Early Childhood

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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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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Tech Supported

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Charlesworth: Math and Science for Young Children bundled w/Blackboard Mindlink, 8^thedition, ISBN:  1305814169

You purchase this textbook (along with the code) through Amarillo College Campus Bookstore. 

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 making your activities and become aware of the many items that you already have on hand to use. More details will be given in class.

Student Performance

1. Relate the sequence of cognitive development to the acquisition of math and science concepts
2. Describe the scientific process and its application to the early childhood indoor and outdoor learning environments
3. Develop strategies which promote thinking and problem-solving skills in children
4. Utilize observation and assessment as a basis for planning discovery experiences for the individual child
5. Create, evaluate, and or select developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and environments to support the attainment of math and science concepts and skills
 

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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:
• 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.

 

Grading Criteria

Discussion Forums, Chapter Quizzes, & Weekly Learning Activities = 40% of Final Grade
7 Section Exams = 20% 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
Attendance = 10% 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.

Attendance

Most of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class virtually on Tuesday evenings from 6-8   where you will learn more about the Math/Science projects and then to present your final projects.

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Additional Information

To satisfactorily complete this course, the student will:

1. Read assigned chapters, view the chapter power point presentations, and participate in discussion forums.
2. Complete weekly learning activities and exams over course content.
3. Attend the scheduled in-class meetings as indicated in the schedule and actively participate in discussions.
4. 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

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.