MCCCD Program Description

Math for the Young Child

Course: ECH273

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Methods and techniques for encouraging the beginnings of mathematical/logical thought with young children. Focus upon the theory of Jean Piaget.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify attitudinal factors which influence numeracy in contemporary American society. (I) 2. Explain how individual differences and family values influence the development of mathematical/logical thought in young children. (I) 3. Explain the importance of mathematical/logical thought to the future of the individual child. (I) 4. Describe Piaget`s ideas pertaining to mathematical/logical thought and how it is acquired. (II) 5. Identify the characteristics of the preoperational child and describe the relationship of language to mathematical thought and autonomy and heteronomy. (II) 6. Identify commercial and homemade manipulative materials and explain the mathematical concepts which might be learned by working with them. (III) 7. Explain the mathematical learning opportunities inherent in a variety of daily routines. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Mathematical/Logical Thought A. Attitudes Toward Numeracy B. Individual Differences and Family Values C. Importance to a Child`s Future II. Piaget`s Theory of Cognitive Development A. Sensorimotor and Preoperational Characteristics B. Autonomy vs. Heteronomy III. Application of Piaget`s Theory to Classroom and Curriculum A. Math in the Context of Daily Life B. Manipulative Materials-Commercial and Homemade 1. Characteristics of Objects 2. Use wit h Children 3. Storage and Organization C. Scope of Math Topics 1. Classification 2. Shape 3. Size 4. Sequence 5. Spatial Relations 6. Number 7. Measurement 8. Time and Money 9. Other

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2010

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