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Course Description

This course is designed to provide teachers with strategies that help children, ages four to seven, develop their interest, knowledge, and skills in language arts and mathematics. Topics include: Math (e.g., individual exercises in operations, multiplication and division tables, factors and multiples, operations – representational level, and fractions), and Reading (e.g., primary grammar, noun, adjective, verb, and non-phonetic work with parts of speech).

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Type
Class
Dates
Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (3 units) $150.00
Available for Credit
3 units
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

This E.C.E. course is designed to provide parents and teachers with strategies that help children (ages four to seven) develop their interest, knowledge, and skills in language arts and mathematics. The importance of discovery and construction of math concepts is emphasized. The math sequence includes: individual exercises in operations, multiplication and division tables, factors and multiples, operations moving to the representational level, and fractions. An exploration of primary grammar includes activities and games with the noun, adjective, verb, and non-phonetic work with parts of speech.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Outline the scope and developmental sequence of the math and language curriculum for ages 4-7.
  2. Describe and/or demonstrate an appropriate lesson for any given objective in the Montessori math and language curriculum.
  3. Describe and demonstrate a three-period lesson with both the math and language curriculum.
  4. Demonstrate the effective presentation and use of the Montessori math and language materials.
  5. Describe the purpose of a given learning material and lesson along with specific points of emphasis.
  6. Observe, recognize, and explain the child’s readiness for a lesson and readiness to move forward in the sequence.
  7. Produce quality math and reading materials suitable to use with young children.
  8. Explain the developmental characteristics of the child age 4-7 and the essential program provisions and learning experiences necessary.
  9. Describe the essential aspects of the prepared environment optimized for learning and development.
  10. Describe how to engage the child in the learning process and how to bring about careful work habits.
  11. Describe ways to instill appreciation for math, reading and writing.

***This course qualifies as 3 ECE units applicable toward CA CD Permit and DSS Child Care Licensing requirements.