CHS 250 - STEM in the Early Childhood Education Classroom

3 Credits

This course introduces students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts, curriculum strategies, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants through eight-year-old children. Students explore young children's mathematical and scientific abilities, appropriate technology tools for critical thinking and creative problem solving, meaningful integration of the "Arts", indoor and outdoor learning environments, and effective engagement of children's families. Through inquiry-based approaches and project learning, students develop teacher dispositions and systematic perspectives to learning and teaching, and learn best practices for STEM integration in order to encourage growth and development for learners of all abilities.
Prerequisites: CHS 111.