Early Childhood Mathematics Education

Focus on enabling early childhood teacher candidates to gain an understanding of a developmentally appropriate approach to design and implement mathematical concepts in an inclusive setting which considers the varying abilities of young students, the integration of instructional technology into the curriculum, and multiple approaches to the assessment of learning. In this course, preservice teachers will explore the importance of play as an essential context for children’s mathematical learning experiences. The role of context, culture, and language will also be explored as they relate to the development of Mathematical concepts, strategies, and emergent models in the early years. For this course and its corequisite, students will spend a total of two half-days per week in the field. NOTE: This course has a material fee.

Fall, Spring

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