Master Course Outline Math & Science for Early Childhood Course Number: ECE 150 Credits: 4 Hours per Quarter: 40 Lecture Hours:40 Description Focus on math and science for preschool and primary grade children. Students will learn how to create developmentally appropriate curriculum that will support young children in acquiring concepts and skills essential to basic understanding of math and science. Classroom activities will be introduced and concepts studied through inquiry based learning, note taking and discussion sessions. Recommended: READ 088 Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. Knowledge of appropriate curriculum for the young child. B. Ability to relate the learning of science and math to the future studies and work of young children. C. Ability to examine the essential learnings specific to science that have been established by the state of Washington. D. Knowledge of science and its content to include scientific processes, concepts, and topics. E. Ability to participate in cooperative learning activities that develop problem solving abilities, questioning strategies, and communication skills. F. Ability to relate to the informal learning activities that supplement a child’s formal school experiences through learning experiences which use inexpensive and readily available materials. G. Ability to begin the process of accessing reading material that supports the science content learning. Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   ECE 150 Spring 2012 1086 Michelle Reiff View Syllabus ECE 150 Spring 2010 1074 Michelle Reiff View Syllabus View Additional Files Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini     X X       X X   *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)