ECE 342 - Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education

    Recent Professors
    Victoria A. Treadway
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The course is an introduction to the constructivist approach to teaching mathematics and science in early childhood education. The content and teaching techniques support the perspective that children construct knowledge through a dynamic, interactive process that facilitates their development of working theories relating to math and science. The course introduces concepts aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations in Mathematics and the California Common Core Curriculum Standards.
    Usually Held
    Wed 10:30am–11:50am