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CHD 146: Math, Science and Social Studies for Young Children(3 Credits)
Instructor: Susan Johnson

Overview

Welcome to CHD 146, offered by the Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College.

CHD 146 has no formal prerequisites but many students are still concerned that they need a background in math or science before they take this course. You only need an appreciation of math as a way of learning and thinking or at least an open mind about the topics.  Children learn through applying basic math concepts such as classification and comparison. They are natural born scientists who use their senses to explore their environment and learn about the world.  In this course you will explore how children learn and how best to facilitate that learning. In addition to regular discussion boards and reflections you will design three projects one around each of the topic areas-math, science and social studies and take two quizzes in your local testing center.

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Objectives

 

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to: Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to

  • Describe the developmental characteristics of children as they relate to the areas of math, science, and social studies.

  • Identify materials and procedures for constructing knowledge in the areas of math, science, and social studies for children.

  • Design  math, science, and social studies lessons and materials for children based on assessment data.

  • Develop lessons and activities which differentiate instruction for children whose development is atypical or exceptional in the areas of math, science, and social studies.

  • Design and apply assessment strategies for math, science, and social studies activities.

  • Indentify the role of culture in learning math, science, and social studies.

  • Identify appropriate learning environments that foster exploration in the areas of math, science, and social studies.

  • Identify and apply learning standards as they relate to math, science, and social studies: the Virginia Foundation Blocks, the Child Development Milestones, the Virginia Standards of Learning, and Core Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals.

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Materials

 


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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined according to the following:

Assignment

Discussion Forums

Activities (e.g., math, science, social studies)

Reports

Exams (2)

This couse is based on accumulation of 1000 points. Your final grade will be based on the following scale.

Grade

Points

A

900-1000

B

800-899

C

700-799

D

600-699

F

599 and below

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Exams

 

There are 2 proctored online exams in this course.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
 
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Contacting the Instructor

 

 

My office is located on the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College in the Reynolds Building room LR 313 just off the library. My office hours will vary but I am generally in my office Tuesday afternoons from approximatley noon to 2p.m. and from 4:30-7p.m. I am available other times by appointment. Please e-mail if you would like to meet in-person.

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Beginning the Course