Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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ECE 230 - Mathematics and the Young Child


Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
This course focuses on early mathematical content and concepts that are relevant to young children during the first five years of life. The course is designed to teach students effective strategies to recognize and promote mathematical development and learning in all young children. Students will explore what mathematics looks like for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and learn specific ways to facilitate young children’s mathematical development. Students will practice what they are learning through a variety of assignments, including direct interactions with young children. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify opportunities for mathematics learning throughout the curriculum, observe and assess young children’s developing mathematical knowledge, plan experiences that focus on specific math concepts, and use a variety of strategies and materials to promote children’s interests and abilities in mathematics
Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.



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