ECE 321 - Math for Preschool

Semester Hours: 2

This course introduces teacher candidates to the content and methods of teaching mathematics in the PreK years. Course topics address the PA Early Childhood Education and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards. Math instructional strategies are based on a constructivist approach emphasizing problem-solving, estimation, and making sense of mathematics. The role of technology in instruction, modern trends in mathematics education, research, and application of skills are included. The use of age-appropriate manipulative materials in a laboratory situation and group problem solving are developed as classroom models of instruction. Pre-requisites: Approved all PDE Basic Skills Assessment tests and Teacher Candidacy. This course is part of the Early Childhood Education Teaching and Learning Laboratory and must be taken in combination with ECE 362 PreK-4 Observation and Assessment - Practicum.

Prerequisite: Approved all PDE Basic Skills Assessment tests and Teacher Candidacy