EDU 229 - Math, Science, and Technology for Preschoolers

Description
In this course methods for engaging preschoolers in math, science, technology, and integrating curriculum are taught. Best practices, culturally and developmentally appropriate assessments, materials, and activities are explored in the college classroom and then planned and implemented at the GRCC Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory (ECLL). Each student is assigned a lab instructor who models, supports, and evaluates teaching and learning in the preschool classroom. Lab participation at the ECLL is required weekly.

Note: Students enrolled in Child Development Lab classes automatically undergo a Criminal Background Check and a Public Sex Offender Registry Check. If, as a result of the criminal background check, or if Grand Rapids Community College learns through an authoritative source, that a student has been convicted of ANY FELONY, or is listed on the Public Sex Offender Registry, the student will be refused lab placement and removed from the course. Complete Policy Information is provided on the GRCC Education Website.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Education
Discipline: EDU

Major Course Revisions: Prerequisite, Corequisite
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230223T17:58:17
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Create a curriculum web and identify appropriate concepts for children to explore related to a science topic chosen to match the development, culture, and interests of the children in your assigned classroom.

2. Develop lesson plans and implement activities at the GRCC Lab Preschool that meet appropriate curriculum goals in each of the following areas: math, block play, physical science, life science, earth science, technology, and physical movement.

3. Utilize positive guidance approaches to encourage appropriate behaviors and address mistaken behaviors.

4. Observe and assess preschoolers’ development related to social interactions and STEM areas.

5. Design and implement developmentally appropriate activities with modifications for preschoolers, with and without disabilities, that demonstrate respect for each child’s culture, home language, individual abilities or disabilities, family context and community.

6. Plan and implement a two hour teaching session integrating the STEM areas of curriculum at the Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory.

7. Create a complete culturally and developmentally appropriate STEM written teaching unit for preschoolers.

8. Orally present curriculum unit by describing and showing materials and activity plans.

9. Reflect on activity implementation and interactions with preschoolers identifying strengths and weaknesses and plans for improvement.

10. Use technology to develop instructional materials and engage with preschoolers in an effective and appropriate manner.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Introduction and Review of Course/Lab Requirements

II. Topic Webbing and Concepts for Children to Explore

III. Lesson Planning: Michigan Early Learning Expectations for Pre-Kindergarteners

IV. Life Sciences

V. Physical Sciences

VI. Earth Sciences

VII. Cooking

VIII. Math: Matching, Classification, and Patterning

IX. Math: Graphing, Seriating, and Numeracy

X. Assessing Pre-Math skills

XI. Small Group Planning

XII. Block Play

XIII. Technology for Children

XIV. Technology for Teachers

XV. Physical Movement

XVI. Social Studies and Field Trips

XVII. Unit Presentation

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
Lab Participation and Rubrics

Individual Activities and Rubrics

STEM Project and Rubric (Written Plan and Implementation)

Assigned Periodical Presentation and Rubric

Field Trip Book/Presentation and Rubric

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-15%

Facilitated Discussion: 10-15%

Group Work: 10-15%

Workshops: 10-15%

Lab Experience: 35%

Student Presentation: 10-15%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following course EDU 118
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None.
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Total Lab Hours Per Week: 2
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: An instructor must possess an M.A. or M.S. degree in Early Childhood Education or Family and Child Studies and two years work experience in a preschool classroom.

General Room Request: Fratzke ECLL Adult Classroom

Maximum Course Enrollment:
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Child Development (MTA Eligible), A.A.A.S., Child Development, A.A.A.S., Paraprofessional Education (MTA), A.A.A.S., Pre-Early Childhood Education, A.A. (Ferris State University), Pre-Elementary Education, A.A. (Ferris State University)
1st Catalog Year: 2022-2023
Course Fees: $220.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 104480
Course CIP Code: 19.9999