Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 440
Course Title
STEM Approach in Early Childhood
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: PECE 202 OR PECE 204
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Definition of STEM components. Importance of STEM education in early childhood. Tools and materials used for early STEM education. STEM activity plans and STEM environments appropriate for young children. Evaluation of early STEM projects.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to equip pre-service early childhood educators with the knowledge STEM approach and implementations of early years STEM projects.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify STEM approach in early childhood education,
- interpret engineering skills and technology integration in early childhood education,
- examine appropriate tools, materials and environment to plan for a STEM activity,
- design STEM projects appropriate for early childhood,
- evaluate early childhood STEM projects in terms of age and developmental appropriateness.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Video Presentations
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Project
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Workshop | 16 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 4 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
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