Preschool Counts: Engaging Young Children in Math

This course focuses on concepts and theories of mathematics teaching and learning in Early Childhood Education. Class requirements include practical experience teaching aged 4-5 years in a local school. Topics include teaching of math to young children; young children's cognitive, language, and social development; classroom management; cultural diversity; and early childhood education policy. Attendance is expected for tutoring two times per week in addition to the weekly class meeting. The course may be repeated for credit. Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center for Public Service.