EDU 251 Exploration Activities

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math, and social studies through investigative experiences aligned with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child through play and open-ended discovery in indoor/outdoor environments. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive experiences for all young children.

Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144 or EDU 145.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Employ the discovery approach and an integrated curriculum in teaching science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering) to young children.
Select major science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering applications) concepts appropriate for the early childhood curriculum.
Design appropriate, culturally responsive, and inclusive science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering applications) experiences/lessons for young children, which are aligned with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development or the NC Standard Course of Study.
Evaluate a planned and implemented science, math, or social studies lesson with young children.
Design a math mini-center for young children.