Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0229
Organization's ID:
ECE 217
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced (52 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Early Childhood Education
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to learn how to integrate math and science with other content areas for young children from preschool through the primary grades.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the standards and components of STEM education
  • Design learning centers for STEM education in an ECE classroom
  • Develop STEM project-centered curriculum
  • Plan STEM outdoor activities
  • Choose quick STEM activities and appropriate STEM field trips
  • Apply STEM throughout an ECE classroom

General Topics:

  • Developing knowledge through STEM education
  • Building STEM learning centers
  • Incorporating STEM education throughout the classroom
  • STEM education for project-centered education
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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