Contents
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Recognize the importance of embedding math in infant classrooms
- Analyze how play materials support infants to develop math concepts
- Evaluate what math concepts are embedded in an infant classroom observation
Activity #1: Math for Babies
Read Geist (2009) OR or Greenberg (2012). Complete this handout as you read the articles.
Link to Geist (2009)
Geist (2009)
Link to Greenberg (2012)
Greenberg (2012)
Activity #2: Play
Read 1 article or watch the video. Complete this handout as you read or watch the video.
Link to Guyton (2011)
Guyton (2011)
Link to Shabazian & LiSoga (2014).
Shabazian & LiSoga (2014)
Video Let’s Talk About Following the Baby video
Activity #3: Review Play Materials Presentation
Review the Play Materials Presentation. Bring your questions about the assignment to our learning community session to discuss.
Link to Play Materials Presentation Guidelines
Play Materials Presentation Guidelines Sp 2022
Link to Play Materials Presentation PowerPoint
Play Materials Presentation
This chart should help you create your Play Materials Presentation
Play Materials Presentation Chart F2021
Activity #3: Self-Reflection
At Week 16 of the semester you will monitor your progress towards achieving your goals. Your learning, growth and progress towards achieving your goals will help to determine your grade for ECE 209. To monitor your progress towards meeting you goals, answer the questions below at the end of each module to document your progress over the semester.
- What did you learn in this week’s modules for ECE 209-Lecture and Seminar that connects to your goals?
- Information/ knowledge
- Skills
- Insights (connections you made or “ah-ha’s” you had about the material)
- How will the material from these modules help and support you to meet your goals
