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Fall 2009

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Mathematics and Science in Elementary Education

Course Number: EMSE 3123

Semester Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: At least one course in college mathematics, one

course in college laboratory science,

EMSE 2800/2801/2802

Limitations on Enrollment: 20

Required:For K-5 and 5-8 education majors

Catalog Description

Mathematics and science content and methodology through hands-on group experiences. Current programs, materials, technology, assessment, and national/state standards for diverse K-8 student populations.

N.B.-In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disabling condition requiring special accommodations (e.g., tape recorders, special adaptive equipment, special note taking or test taking procedures, sign/oral interpreter) is strongly encouraged to contact the professor at the beginning of the course.

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Mathematics and Science in Elementary Education

I. Course Objectives: Students will achieve growth toward becoming informed, dynamic professionals by demonstrating (K)nowledge appropriate to the subject, application of learned (S)kills, and (D)ispositions toward teaching. The student will:

A. explain basic mathematics and science concepts in preparation for teaching at

the elementary school level. (K)

B. explain contemporary philosophies, research, and standards in elementary

mathematics and science education.(K/S/D)

C. apply current research, theory, methods, and standards to the development of

experience-centered approach to elementary mathematics and science

education. (K/S)

D. plan and execute mathematics and science lessons utilizing appropriate

instructional strategies and assessment procedures for diverse student

populations in varied settings. (K/S/D)

II. Course Content

A. Mathematics and science topics relevant to elementary education including:

  1. Problem-solving
  2. Critical thinking
  3. Place-value number theory
  4. Mathematical operations with base ten blocks
  5. Addition and subtraction
  6. Multiplication and division
  7. Decimals and percents
  8. Geometry, statistics and probability
  9. Measurement systems and associated units
  10. Metric length, mass, volume
  11. The Moon and Sun
  12. Light and sound
  13. Ecosystems
  14. Electricity

B. Contemporary philosophies, research and standards, including:

  1. New Jersey Core curriculum Mathematics Standards
  2. New Jersey Core curriculum Science Standards
  3. Learning theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner
  4. Inquiry lesson planning
  5. Waite-time

C. Development of experience-centered activities in mathematics and science using:

  1. Attribute and tangram blocks
  2. Base ten blocks
  3. Fraction and Cusinaire blocks
  4. Rulers, scales, graduated cylinders
  5. Batteries and bulbs
  6. Plants and aquariums

D. Mathematics and science lessons which address societal needs, individual student

needs and needs in the inclusive classroom

  1. Planning lessons and assessment procedures meeting the needs of diverse populations in varies settings
  2. Mini teaching experiences
  3. Unit plans

4. Lesson Plans

III. Methods of Instruction:

A. Lecture

B. Discussion

C. Demonstrations

D. Readings

E. Films

F. Hands-on work with manipulatives

IV. Methods of Evaluation

A. Written work on assigned projects.

B. Hands-on work on computer assignments

C. Class presentations

D. Class quizzes

E. Lesson evaluations, lesson plans and TWS plan (Knowledge/Skills)

V. Suggested Text:

Charlesworth, Rosalind (2010) Math and Science for Young Children, Belmont, Ca.: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

VI. Bibliography

  1. Print

Bahr, Damon, Garcia, Lisa (2010), Elementary Mathematics is Anything but

Elementary, Belmont, Ca.: Wadsworth Cengage Learning

Bell, R. Gess-Newsome, J., (2007), Technology in the Secondary Science

Classroom, Arlington, Va: NSTA Press

Lawson, Anton, (2010), Teaching Inquiry Science in Middle and Secondary

Schools , Los Angeles, Ca: Sage Publications

Moyer, Richard, Hacket, Jay, Everett, Susan,, (2007), Teaching Science as

Investigations, Upper saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall.

Troutman, Andria, (2006), Mathematics: A Good Beginning, Pacific Grove, Ca:

Brooks/Cole Pub. Co.

Van De Walle, John (2010) Elementary and Middle School Mathematics:

Teaching Developmentally, New York City, Pearson Education

Victor, Edward, Kellough, Richard; Ta ,Robert (2008) , Science k-8 An

Integrated Approach, New York, Allyn & Bacon

B. Seminal Works

Abruscato, Joseph. (2000). Teaching Children Science: A Discovery

Approach, Boston, Allyn and Bacon

Abruscato, Joseph. (2001). Teaching Children Science: Discovery Activities

and Demonstrations for the Elementary and Middle Grades. Boston: Allynn

and Bacon.

Bentley, Michael et. al. (2000). The Natural Investigator. Belmont, CA:

Wadsworth.

Bybee, Rodgeer, ed. (2002). Learning Science and the Science of Learning.

Reston,VA: Teacher’s Press

Ebenezer, Jazlin V. and Sharon Haggerty. (1997). Becoming a Secondary

School Science Teacher. New York, Appleton Lange.

Eichinger, Joseph. (2000). 40 Strategies for Integrating Science and

Mathematics instruction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Gega, Peter C. and Joseph Peters. (2001). How to Teach Elementary School

Science. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill

Howe, Ann C. and Linda Jones. (1998). Engaging Children in Science. Upper

Saddle River NJ: Merrill.

Hurd, Paul DeHart. (2000). Transforming Middle School Science Education.

Columbia Teacher's College, NY: Teachers College Press.

Lawson, Anton, ((1995), Science Teaching and the Development of

Reasoning, Belmont, Ca; Wadsworth Pub. Co.

Marshal, Patricia,(1997) Math Plans: Lessons From the Field, Boston, Ma:

Allyn and Bacon

Mason, Diana, (2003), Intergating Mathematics, Science, and Technology: A

Skill-building Approach, , Boston, Mass: Allyn and Bacon

Ostlund, Karen, (1992), Science Process Skill: Assessing Hands-On Student

Performance, Menlo Park, Ca: Addison-Wesley

TIMSS. (1997). Third International Mathematics and Science Study.

Philadelphia, PA: Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and

Science Education.

Piaget, Jean and Inhelder.B., (1969), The Psychology of the Child, New

York: Basic Books.

Vygotsky, I. ( 1978). Mind in Society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University

Press.

Wadsworth, Barry, (1971), Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development,

New York: David Mckay Co.

C. Non-Print

Madelyn Hunter, DVD Series, Teaching Mathematics.

VII. OnLine Resources

On-Line simulations

Educational Java Programs

Integrating math and technology

Resources from TeacherVision

NCTM Math Standards

NJ Core Mathematics Standards

NJ Core Science Standards

Activities that Integrate Mathematics and Science Materials

A to Z Teacher Stuff

Essential Science for teachers video series

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