EDUC 134

Main Course

Early Childhood Mathematics Education

Description

Seminar, two hours; fieldwork, two hours. Focus on how research in early childhood mathematics can be used to engage young people in learning mathematics. Study addresses research on how young children learn mathematics, teaching preschool mathematics, and policy context that shapes student opportunities in early childhood education. Particular attention paid to equity issues. Includes fieldwork at local preschool site working with students in mathematics. Letter grading.