Course Description This course covers contemporary teaching learning strategies for mathematics and science instruction in early childhood and elementary classrooms Instructional techniques integrate hands on learning manipulatives the student s environment functional uses of mathematics and science and assessment strategies appropriate for all students The focus will be on the nature of children s science and mathematics learning the teacher as a facilitator of meaningful learning and New York State and National Learning Standards for science mathematics and technology Constructivism the idea that individuals must build knowledge from their own experiences and thought provides an underpinning for insights into the nature of children s leaning in the life and physical sciences and in mathematics Includes field trip component Prerequisites Either Educ 214 or SpEd 234 and Math 140 Pre or co requisite Math 141 4 4 0 STANDARDS OUTCOMES CF NAEYC A2 B1 B2 C1 A2 B1 B2 C1 1a 1b 2a 4c A2 B1 B2 C1 B2 C1 C2 ACEI LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT 1 0 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 1 1 0 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 1 5 2 1 0 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 1 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of children s learning in science and mathematics 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the role of school and home environments in children s attitudes toward and learning of mathematics science Annotated Bibliography Field Visits Math Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Science Fair Integrated Lesson Plan 3 Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching practices in science and mathematics for preschool primary and intermediate students 4 Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to use the New York State Learning Standards and Resource Guides for Mathematics Science and Technology as well as other guiding documents e g National Science Education Standards and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Standards for teaching 5 Design implement and evaluate lesson plans and learning environments for science and mathematics education that promote active investigation encourage reflection support collaborative work and meet the needs of diverse students e g students of both sexes and students with socioeconomic disadvantages limited English proficiency or disabilities 6 Demonstrate an understanding of how learner centered strategies can assist students to develop science and mathematics concepts such as problem solving scientific mathematical reasoning spatial environmental awareness number numeration operations patterns functions algebra modeling multiple representations connections measurement observation data analysis communication 7 Demonstrate an understanding of the place of inquiry and problemsolving objectives in science and mathematics teaching 8 Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching and learning of science and mathematics as an ongoing and collaborative inquiry based process both from teacher and student perspectives 9 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of questioning in supporting children s observations and gaining a sense of their scientific and mathematical interests and thinking 10 Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship among science mathematics and technology and the modes for lesson delivery to integrate mathematics science and technology instruction 11 Explore and analyze alternative strategies for meeting the mathematics and science curriculum goals of students with special learning needs 12 Demonstrate knowledge of informal and formal strategies used to document and assess science and mathematics learning with special attention to those modes of assessment recognized by the NYS Education Department Annotated Bibliography Field Visits Math Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Science Fair 5a 5b 5c 6b 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 0 5 1 A2 B1 B2 C1 1c 4b 4c 4d 5c 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 5 1 A1 B1 B2 C1 4a 4b 4c 4d 5b 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 0 A1 C2 4b 5b C1 C2 3a 4b 4c 5b 6c 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 3 5 1 5 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 3 5 1 B1 B2 1c 3c 4a 4b 1 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 4 0 A1 4c 5c 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 4 0 A2 B1 B2 C1 C1 1a 1b 4b 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 1 1 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 0 5 1 3b 4d 6b Curriculum 316 Spring 2014 page 5 Math Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Science Fair Field Visits Integrated Lesson Plan Science Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Science Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Field Visits Math Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Field Visits Integrated Lesson Plan Field Visits Math Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Science Fair Field Visits Math Fair Integrated Lesson Plan Rommel Esham Selected Bibliography Abruscato J 2009 Teaching children science Discovery methods for the elementary and middle grades 2nd edition Boston MA Allyn and Bacon Ashlock R B 2005 Error patterns in computation Using error patterns to improve instruction 8th ed Upper Saddle River NJ Merrill Prentice Hall Atkin M J Coffey J E 2003 Everyday assessment in the science classroom Arlington VA NSTA 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