10307194 ECE: Math, Science, & Social Studies
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific content areas of math, science and social studies. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; examine the critical role of play as it relates to math, science, and social studies; establish a developmentally appropriate environment for math, science, and social studies; develop activity plans that promote child development and learning; create developmentally appropriate science activities; create developmentally appropriate math activities; create developmentally appropriate social studies activities.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    follow the guidelines of "Anti-bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves" or a similar anti-bias resource
    identify math, science and social studies materials that are free of bias or stereotypes and promote acceptance of human diversity

  2. Examine the critical role of play as it relates to math, science, and social studies.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    how children play across all age groups during math, science, and social studies activities
    the teacher/care giver's role in facilitation of math, science, and social studies play
    how math, science, and social studies play opportunities foster development/learning in all domains
    how observational skills support assessment of and curriculum planning for math, science, and social studies
    how hands-on activities promote child development in all areas (i.e. blocks)

  3. Establish a developmentally appropriate environment for math, science, and social studies.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    physical development
    cognitive development
    language development
    social/emotional development
    individual differences of children

  4. Develop activity plans that promote child development and learning.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    includes appropriate materials and strategies
    includes all required component parts
    is developmentally appropriate for the age group
    includes an accurate and reflective assessment of the activity plan
    incorporates the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

  5. Create developmentally appropriate science activities.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    are culturally sensitive
    are developmentally appropriate
    include effective and motivating presentation techniques
    enhance growth and development
    incorporate relevant developmental domains (physical, cognitive, language, social/emotional)
    incorporate the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

  6. Create developmentally appropriate math activities.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    are culturally sensitive
    are developmentally appropriate
    include effective and motivating presentation techniques
    enhance growth and development
    incorporate relevant developmental domains (physical, cognitive, language, social/emotional)
    incorporate the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

  7. Create developmentally appropriate social studies activities.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    are culturally sensitive
    are developmentally appropriate
    include effective and motivating presentation techniques
    enhance growth and development
    incorporate relevant developmental domains (physical, cognitive, language, social/emotional)
    incorporate the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
    promote a positive, respectful classroom community