Welcome to CE330! Teaching Across Content Math, Science, and Sociology for Young Children It will be helpful to have your course book (Chapter 1) and syllabus nearby, if possible. Feel free to chat with each other. We will begin class at 9:00PM ET!

Introductions Where are you joining us from? Where are you joining us from? How many terms have you been here at Kaplan? How many terms have you been here at Kaplan?

My information Instructor Name: Elizabeth Trujillo Credentials: Master of Arts in Elementary Education Instructor Contact Information: Kaplan Address: AIM Instant Messenger Name: emtrujillo2004

Syllabus – General Info Seminar Seminar –Thursdays at 9:00 PM ET Course dates Course dates –Projects Course materials Course materials

Syllabus – Course Outcomes CE330-1: Use current theories of development to explain math, science, and sociology development in young children CE330-1: Use current theories of development to explain math, science, and sociology development in young children CE330-2: Examine individual math concepts learned by young children CE330-2: Examine individual math concepts learned by young children CE330-3: Explore the scientific process in science learning for young children CE330-3: Explore the scientific process in science learning for young children CE330-4: Create materials and lesson plans for children that illustrate various concepts in math, science, and social studies CE330-4: Create materials and lesson plans for children that illustrate various concepts in math, science, and social studies GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-4.2 Distinguish among different theoretical perspectives in the social sciences GEL-4.2 Distinguish among different theoretical perspectives in the social sciences

Syllabus – Learning Activities Readings/Web Resources Readings/Web Resources Discussion – participation! Discussion – participation! Seminar – option 1 or 2 Seminar – option 1 or 2 Graded Reviews (quizzes) Graded Reviews (quizzes) Projects – units 6 and 9 Projects – units 6 and 9 Please be sure to use the rubrics for each assignment as a guide!

Syllabus – Grading, Due Dates, Rubrics Point assignments and grading scale noted in syllabus Point assignments and grading scale noted in syllabus Due Dates: all assignments for each unit are due by Tuesday at midnight Due Dates: all assignments for each unit are due by Tuesday at midnight Rubrics: Rubrics: –A rubric is a set of criteria that is used to determine whether or not the requirements of an assignment have been met. Each criteria or set of criteria has a range of points assigned to it. The greater the number of requirements met, the greater the number of points earned. –Rubrics are located in the Syllabus for each type of assignment in this course.

Syllabus - Plagiarism What is plagiarism? What is plagiarism? –Presenting someone else’s ideas as your own Please familiarize yourself with Kaplan’s Plagiarism policy Please familiarize yourself with Kaplan’s Plagiarism policy –Where can I go to find out more information? End of the syllabus End of the syllabus Kaplan’s Writing Center Kaplan’s Writing Center

Sem. DQ#1 After reading the syllabus, do you have any concerns about any of the topics or projects? After reading the syllabus, do you have any concerns about any of the topics or projects? Do you understand the objectives of the course? Do you understand the objectives of the course? Are there any questions about when assignments are due or what will be expected? Are there any questions about when assignments are due or what will be expected?

Unit 1: A Child’s World: How Young Children Learn “ The interaction between the adult and the child, for Vygotsky, is like a dance – the child leads and the adult follows, always closely in tune with the child’s actions.”

A Child’s World of Cause and Effect The relationship between actions and its outcome. The relationship between actions and its outcome. –How does play and exploration enhance a child’s learning and development? –How will you create a learning environment that nurtures learning and development?

Sem. DQ#2 Describe a scenario in which a young child might demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematics concepts such as patterns, sorting, classifying, and rational counting. Describe a scenario in which a young child might demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematics concepts such as patterns, sorting, classifying, and rational counting.

Sem. DQ#3: If you were to observe a young child engaging in math skills such as patterns, sorting, classifying, or rational counting, what would you do if you noticed the young child having difficulty with the task? How would you encourage the child to take a more effective approach? If you were to observe a young child engaging in math skills such as patterns, sorting, classifying, or rational counting, what would you do if you noticed the young child having difficulty with the task? How would you encourage the child to take a more effective approach?

Weekly Reminders Post your introduction under “Introduce Yourself” Post your introduction under “Introduce Yourself” Complete reading and Graded Review Complete reading and Graded Review Post your answer to our discussion board question and respond to your classmates’ posts Post your answer to our discussion board question and respond to your classmates’ posts

Ways to get help! your instructor your instructor Visit your instructor on AOL Instant Messenger (emtrujillo2004) or request a phone conference Visit your instructor on AOL Instant Messenger (emtrujillo2004) or request a phone conference Post your question to the Course Questions discussion board (under "Course Home" > "Course Questions") Post your question to the Course Questions discussion board (under "Course Home" > "Course Questions")

References Davis, G, & Keller, J.D. (2009). Exploring science and mathematics in a child's world. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.