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Course Outlines
Course Outlines

STEM in Early Childhood. — ECYD 1360

  1. Course Description
    • Credits: 3.00
    • Lecture Hours/Week: 3.00
    • Lab Hours/Week: 0.00
    • OJT Hours/Week: 0
    • Prerequisites:
      • ECYD 1215: Child Growth and Development
    • Corequisites: None
    • MnTC Goals: None
    This course examines the development of skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics during early childhood. Students will explore the learning trajectories associated with each content area as well as developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for teaching concepts such as number sense, counting patterns, measurement, the scientific process, balance symmetry, and more. An exploration of outdoor play and the incorporation of nature in early childhood programs is also emphasized. To complete this class, students are required to spend 10 hours per semester observing and interacting with young children in an approved community-based early childhood program. Prerequisite: ECYD1215 NOTE: This course requires a MN DHS criminal background study including fingerprints.
  2. Course Effective Dates: 8/2/19 – Present
  3. Outline of Major Content Areas
      As noted on course syllabus
  4. Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the importance of STEM topics as part of a well-rounded early childhood program that supports whole child development.
    2. Examine STEM learning trajectories during early childhood including appropriate learning goals for STEM activities.
    3. Demonstrate creative and developmentally appropriate STEM environments and experiences.
    4. Reflect on the role of technology in early childhood and describe the developmental considerations unique to this age group.
    5. Compare the treatment of STEM topics in various early childhood program models.
    6. Consider innovative approaches to STEM learning.
    7. Demonstrate the role of the teacher in supporting STEM exploration, activity, and development.
  5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
  6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
      As noted on course syllabus
  7. Special Information
      None noted