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 Greenberg (2012). Complete this handout as you read the articles.
Geist (2009)Greenberg (2012)
Activity #2: Play
Read 1 article or watch the video.
Read Guyton (2011) Complete this handout as you read.
Guyton (2011)
Shabazian & LiSoga (2014). Complete this handout as you read.
Shabazian & LiSoga (2014)
Watch Let’s Talk About Following the Baby video. Complete this handout as you watch the video.
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
