STEM in the Preschool Classroom
Course: #31213Level: IntroductorySubject Area: Advancing children's physical and intellectual development 3 Hours 239 ReviewsThis course explores all aspects of integrating STEM into your preschool classroom. Learners will gain an understanding of the background and research in STEM practices; locating and using inexpensive materials to incorporate play-based STEM experiences; and first steps and starter kits to kick-start a successful STEM launch.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AZ Registry/3.0; CA Registry/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC PDIS/3.0 Curriculum; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GaPDS-ASO/3.0; HI/3.0; IA Registry/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID Stars/3.0; IL Gateways/3.0 B345755; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; MA/3.0; ME/3.0; MI Registry/3.0; MN Develop/3.0; MSDE/3.0 CKO-157185, Curriculum; NC DCDEE/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NJCCIS/3.0; NV Registry/3.0; NY/3.0; OH/3.0; OK Registry/3.0; OR/3.0; PA Keys/3.0; SC Endeavors/3.0; SD/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT NLCCV/3.0; WA STARS/3.0; WI Registry/3.0; WY Stars/3.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and describe key aspects of our changing society that call for educational reform and STEM integration.
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to identify basic STEM skills, concepts, and/or goals that are appropriate for an early childhood classroom.
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to identify and explain how to evaluate inexpensive materials to target STEM standards in an early childhood classroom.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and describe key aspects of STEM philosophy.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 elements of a STEM starter kit built to aid in your STEM integration.
Course created on July 6, 2018
Agenda
0-60 Minutes | Foundations in STEM Education |
60-120 Minutes | Budget-Friendly, Creative Play Ideas Targeting STEM Standards in the Early Childhood Classroom |
120-180 Minutes | STEM Applications |
Reviews
239 ReviewsPresented By
Caitlin Frazier
MS
Caitlin Frazier has been a dedicated early learning advocate for over a decade. In addition to being a lifelong learner, Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & a Master of Science in Educational Administration. Caitlin has served young learners from New York to California as an administrator, teacher, researcher and consultant in university, public, and private school settings. These experiences have always motivated Caitlin to help high quality early learning become more modern, simple, and accessible. With this mission at the forefront, Caitlin deeply enjoys working with school staff of all levels in order to help them reach their greatest potential in supporting our littlest learners.
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Amber Tankersley
PhD
Amber Tankersley is an associate professor in child development within the department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary/early childhood education, a master's degree in elementary education, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction. She has worked in the field of early childhood for over 20 years as a preschool teacher, university child care center director, university instructor/professor and director of an NAEYC accredited preschool lab. She often presents at workshops/conferences on the topic of early childhood curriculum and the importance of play. She teaches courses such as: early childhood curriculum, interacting with children, parent/professional relationships, and she supervises practicum students and preschool student teachers.
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Financial: Amber Tankersley was paid an honorarium for this course by continued.com. Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Arizona Registry
This course is approved by the Arizona Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
continued is an Approved Training Sponsor with the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Washington DC PDIS
continued is a Training Organization approved by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Early Learning (DEL), authorized to offer select courses. This course meets ongoing child care licensing training requirements in Washington DC. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization
This course is state-approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for child care providers. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry
continued is approved to provide professional development for Iowa DHS child care credit. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC,is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.
IdahoSTARS
continued is an approved training provider for IdahoSTARS. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Illinois Gateways
continued is an Authorized Entity for the Illinois Gateways Registry, organization number B345755 . This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Michigan Registry
This course is approved by the Michigan Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Minnesota Center for Professional Development on the Develop Registry
This course is approved by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development on the Develop Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
MSDE Child Care Training
The Maryland State Department of Education - Office of Child Care has approved continued to provide training for regulated child care providers. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s), CKO-157185, Curriculum Area(s).
North Carolina DCDEE
This course is approved by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
New Jersey Workforce Registry
continued is an approved Training Agency with the New Jersey Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Nevada Registry
This course has been approved by the Nevada Registry for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Oklahoma Registry
This course is approved by the Oklahoma Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
PA Keys to Professional Development
This course is approved by the PA Keys to Professional Development Registry. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
South Carolina Endeavors Registry
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Vermont Northern Lights
continued is an approved online training organization by Vermonts Northern Lights Career Development Center. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Washington STARS
continued is approved to provide professional development for Washington STARS training hours. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
The Registry - Wisconsin
This course has been approved by the Wisconsin Registry as registered training for child care licensing credit. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).
Wyoming Stars
This course has been approved by Wyoming Stars for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 3 clock hour(s).