Recommended Prep:

CDES 101, CDES 110, ENG 200

This course presents the theory and techniques used to develop curriculum based on national standards for young children in the areas of math, science, and technology.

Activities, classroom strategies, methods of documentation, use of cameras and computers, pre-K guidelines and NAEYC teacher competencies in the areas of math, science, and technology will be covered.

Lecture and activities will be conducted online. Students will be responsible for finding young children in school or home settings to observe and interact with periodically throughout the course.

Activity Writing is based on the skills developed in CDES 110 Early Childhood Curriculum and Practice I. Students who have not yet completed this course may be at a disadvantage for many of the assignments.

TEXTS and Supplies:

1. Active Experiences for Active Children: Science, 2/E

Carol Seefeldt & Alice Galper

ISBN-10: 0131752561
ISBN-13: 9780131752566

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2007

2. Mathematics: The Creative Curriculum Approach

3. Digital Camera for documenting activities

4. 4 Large envelopes for mailing assignments

Textbook Lending Program for CDES Majors only. See Child Developemnt Department homepage for more information.