Article: Pecaski McLennan, D. (2017). Math learning—and a touch of science—in the outdoor world. Teaching Young Children, 10(4), 19–22. See attached assignment and rubric
Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sun day of Unit s 3, 4, and 5 Points: 50 each, for a total of 150 points . Overview: Throughout this course, w e will study the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and how they relate singly and combined to preschool curriculum planning. We will explore readings, resources, articles, websites, videos, planning resources and supplemental resources provided in the individual course units. These resources replace a textbook and are current materials written by professionals in the field. They present life experiences that can give real input into y our studies. In each of the three units where th ere is this reflection assignment, you will select one resource in the unit and write an essay response to the four questions provided. Before you make your resource selection, read all the resources and vi sit all the links provided in the unit. Some readings will reflect knowledge you already have which will be further solidified. Some material will stretch your thinking and give you a new perspective on a strategy. This coursework is intended to inform, ex tend your thinking, invite you to query, and reflect on and refine your practices. You will create new knowledge and define your teaching practices with each reflection assignment . Instructions: Follow these instructions for each of the STEM Resource & Teaching Reflection essays . 1. Resource Selection : Unit Readings and Resources Section o Read all the unit resources and visit all the assigned website links before you make your selection. o Select one (1) resource to explore and write your reflective essay. You may choose from the required or supplemental resources in the unit. Your selection must be from the unit that the Reflection essay is assigned. You may not u se resources outside of the unit materials. 2. Essay Complete the following four bullets in your essay : CHS250 – STEM in the Early Childhood Education Classroom STEM Resource s & Teaching Reflection Assignment o Which resource from the Unit are you writing about? Provide the cit at ion for the resource in APA 7 format. o What is the overall idea of the resource and how does it relate to what we are studying? Summarize in your own words the overall idea and/or main point of the resource . Discuss how the resource idea and /or main poin t relate to the STEM topic (s) we are currently studying . Example: How does it relate to the unit of science, technology, engineering, or math depending on which week you are responding to? o What clicked for you from this resource and how does what you learned connect to other resources ? Describe one important idea , strategy or technique that you may use in the classroom or the future . In what way will this idea, strategy, or technique help you connect the STEM domain to a world vi ew of daily life issues for your students ? Make a connection to another resource that you read from this unit or a previous unit . Make sure to properly cite this other resource . o How has this resource changed your thinking? Be specific about your thoughts prior to this reading and what caused that “aha!” moment of change? Requirements: • Each e ssay should include the four bullets and your answers underneath each . • Submit each essay as a Word document in APA 7 format with Title Page and Reference Page . • Each essay should be a m inimum of two (2) pages, excluding the Title and Reference page s. Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write. Evaluation Rubric for STEM Resources & Teaching Reflection Assignment CRITERIA 4 Exemplary 3 Proficient 2 Needs Improvement 1 Deficient 20 points 16 – 19 points 12 – 15 points 0 – 11 points Summary NAEYC 6d. Integrating knowledgeable , reflective, and critical perspectives on early education. Complete and explicit summary written in own words ; demonstrate s critical reading and reflection on key elements: the intent, impact, purpose and information conveyed in the selected resource. Summary demonstrates deep understanding by providing compelling connections to the intent of the resource. Well - stated connection of the main poin ts and idea s of the resourc e with the STEM topic(s) being studied and a resourc e from previous unit s. Mostly complete and substantive summary written in own words ; demonstrates applied reading and reflection on key elements: the intent, impact, purpose and information conveyed in the selected resource. Summary demonstrates a basic understanding of the intent of the resource. Clearly -stated connect ion of the main points and ideas of the resource with the STEM topic(s) being studied and a resource from previous units. Somewhat complete and adequate summary written mostly in own words ; demonstrates completed reading . Reflection may be missing one or more of key elements: the intent, impact, purpose and information conveyed in the selected resource. Summary m ay be missing connec tions to the main points and ideas of the resource with the STEM topic(s) being studied and /or a resource from previous units. Summary is lacking in detail, primarily us es verbiage from the instructions or lengthy quotes from the resource with little to no discussion of intent, impact , purpose and information conveyed . Fails to make connections to the main points and ideas of the resource with the STEM topic(s) being studie d and a resource from previous units. 15 points 12 – 14 points 9 – 11 points 0 – 8 points Applicat ion Evaluative , and explicit Comparative and s ubstantive Thoughtful, insightful, and Lacking thoughtful, NAEYC 5b.Knowing and using the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines. discussion of ideas, techniques, and classroom indicate significant change and growth in thinking about the STEM topic and early childhood professional practice . discussion of ideas, techniques, and classroom strategies indicate considerable change and growth in thinking about the STEM topic and early childhood professional , practice. specific discussion of ideas, techniques, and classroom strategies indicate some change and growth in thinking about the STEM topic and early childhood professional practice.
Occasional use of statements like “I learned a lot” or “I learned many ways to ....” without specific evidence of ways to change practice s. insightful, or specific discussion of ideas, techniques, and classroom strategies indicate minimal to no change or growth in thinking about the STEM topic and early childhoo d professional practice. Regular use of statements like “I learned a lot” or “I learned many ways to ....” without specific evidence of ways to change practice s. 5 points 4 Points 3 Points 0 – 2 point Paper Length and Question Format Professional Writing Standard SS3 Student is proficient in reading and writing. Fully meets minimum length requirement. 4 questions in bullet format with responses below. Mostly meets minimum length requirement. Few errors in bullet and response format . Somewhat meets minimum length requirement. Some errors in bullet and response format Significantly missed minimum length requirement. Many errors i n bullet and response format 5 points 4 p oints 3 points 0 – 2 points Grammar, Spell ing and sentence structure. Writing and format are clear, professional and error free. Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. Significant error s that do not impede professional presentation. Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. Professional Writing Standard SS3 Student is proficient in reading and writing. 5 points 4 points 3 points 0 – 2 points APA Format Professional Writing Standard SS3 Student is proficient in reading and writing. APA compliant . Few errors in APA . Significant errors in APA . APA not followed.
