SRJC Course Outlines

11/8/2024 10:58:54 PMCHLD 55.2 Course Outline as of Fall 2016

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CHLD 55.2Title:  EXPLORE SCIENCE/MATH YC  
Full Title:  Exploring Science and Math with Young Children
Last Reviewed:9/26/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CHILD 55.2

Catalog Description:
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This course familiarizes students with constructivist theories of cognitive development and their application in the early childhood classroom.  Students will actively explore and develop math and science concepts suitable for young children.  They will learn to implement age-appropriate curriculum for children aged 0-8.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 AND Course Completion of CHLD 10 and CHLD 90.4; OR Course Completion of CHLD 110.1, CHLD 110.2 and CHLD 90.4

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
This course familiarizes students with constructivist theories of cognitive development and their application in the early childhood classroom.  Students will actively explore and develop math and science concepts suitable for young children.  They will learn to implement age-appropriate curriculum for children aged 0-8.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 AND Course Completion of CHLD 10 and CHLD 90.4; OR Course Completion of CHLD 110.1, CHLD 110.2 and CHLD 90.4
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1987Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Define goals and key experiences for a math and science curriculum for young children.
2.  Analyze math and science activities for young children that reflect developmentally appropriate and constructivist practices.
3.  Describe curriculum practices that promote scientific inquiry in young children.
 

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Upon completion of this class students will be able to:
1.  Develop, demonstrate, and assess math and science activities for young children utilizing constructivist teaching strategies.
2.  Define and evaluate developmentally appropriate math and science curriculum for young children.
3.  Create environments that support math and science learning for young children.
4.  Identify foundational knowledge and skills necessary for learning math.
5.  Develop awareness of how gender and racial bias may affect children's achievement in math and science, and incorporate teaching methods that are bias-free.
6.  Foster and support children's natural curiosity about the world around them.
7.  Assess the possibilities of "loose parts," including those occurring in nature, for use in the creation of science and math projects.

Topics and Scope
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I.    Constructivist Theories of Cognitive Development
      A.  Theorists
        1.  Piaget
        2.  Vygotsky
        3.  Current theories of promoting hands-on learning
        4.  Brain development research
     B.  Developmentally appropriate practices
II.   Development and Assessment of Quality Math and Science Experiences
    A.  Identifying and building on children's experiences
    B.  Developing activities and units of study
        1.  Using an integrated curriculum
        2.  Active involvement and hands-on curriculum techniques
        3.  Promoting questioning strategies on the part of both children and teachers
        4.  Modifying activities for developmental stages
    C.  Creating inviting and interesting math and science environments
        1.  Classroom learning centers
        2.  Creating nature displays
        3.  Developmentally appropriate curriculum and materials
    D.  Establishing a foundation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning
     E.  Using assessment tools
        1.  Using the Desired Results Developmental Profiles (DRDP) observation tool in math and science
        2.  Using environmental assessment tools to assess your science and math curriculum
III.  Survey of Math Concepts and Related Activities
    A.  Matching, patterning
    B.  Number, counting, sets
    C.  Quantification
    D.  Ordering, sequence, etc.
    E.  Comparing, classification, graphing
    F.  Space, shapes
    G.  Parts and wholes
IV.  Survey of Science Concepts and Related Activities
    A.  Scientific Method with young children
    B.  Physical knowledge
        1. Sensory experiences
        2. Movement and physical science
        3. Cause and effect
        4. Transformations and change processes
    C.  Children and nature
        1. Outdoor education
        2. Activities related to nature and the seasons
        3. Plants and gardening
V.   Resources for Teaching Math and Science
    A.  "Loose parts"
    B.  Natural objects and materials
    C.  Recycled materials
    D.  Appropriate games, toys and learning materials
    E.  Teacher resources, including web- based materials, curriculum kits and books
    F.  California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework
VI.   Children's Math and Science Library
    A.  Books and other media for children
    B.  Books and other media for teachers
VII.   Equity Issues in Teaching Science and Math
    A.  Understanding bias in teaching math and science
    B.  Creating strategies for an inclusive curriculum

Assignments:
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Assignments may include:
 
1.  Activity reports:  Written assessments of math and science activities, approximately eight assignments of 1-3 pages each.
2.  Group and individual curriculum activities: development and oral presentation of 3-4 math and science activities,  including age-appropriate use of materials and incorporation of attractive, inviting environments.   
3. Reading of text and handouts, approximately 20 pages per week.
4. Written observation and assessment of math and science curriculum in an early childhood setting, approximately one to two assignments of 3-5 pages each.
5. Written responses to reading, approximately four papers of 2-3 pages each.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
40 - 60%
Reading responses, written assignments (assessments and observations)
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 45%
Class presentations of curriculum activities
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
15 - 25%
Class participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Worms, Shadows, and Whirlpools: Science in the Early Childhood Classroom by Karen Worth and Sharon Grollman, NAEYC (2003 - a classic)
Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Math by Teaching Young Children editors, NAEYC (2016)
Exploring Math and Science in Preschool by Teaching Young Children editors, NAEYC (2015)
California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework, Volume 1 (Math); Volume 3 (Science), California Department of Education (2014)

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