ED 5300G - Teaching Early Childhood STEAM

Credits: 4

This course is designed to increase your confidence and enthusiasm for teaching early childhood Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math Health and PE. The integration of STEAM can be an essential part of an early childhood classroom not only to achieve key learning goals, but also as a means to engage and motivate students. Additionally, health and physical education and the related issues of obesity, wellness healthy foods and diet will be explored. Students will design an integrated curriculum for an inclusive early childhood setting using national, state and local standards and frameworks. Using inquiry focused investigations students will plan and assess appropriate learning experiences and learn strategies to modify and adapt lessons for the diversity of learners in the classroom.