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Investigating, Discovering, and Exploring:
Math and Science for Young Children [INDEX]*
Purposes of INDEX training are to help early childhood professionals:
- Understand that everyone can be a scientist.
- Identify the skills and concepts that can be used to investigate the world.
- Understand the importance of in-depth investigations of meaningful topics over time.
What does INDEX offer teachers?
- 30 hours of FREE specialized training for teachers of three and four year olds
- Helps early childhood educators understand that everyone can succeed at math and science
- Opportunity for professional development
- FREE participant manual
- A Certificate of Completion and CEUs
INDEX Includes 10 topics:
- Overview of Math and Science for Young Children
- Concepts and Dispositions
- Encouraging Explorations
- Counting and Comparing
- Space, Shape, and Size
- The Living and Physical World
- Connecting with Nature
- Avenues for Exploration
- Learning Through Projects
- Data and Documentation
For more information contact:
NeCol Wilson
Training Advisor
800-632-8754 • 479-575-3762
dnwhite@uark.edu
To check for available classes and training opportunities visit Traveling Arkansas' Professional Pathways (TAPP).
*Administered by ASU, also taught by UAF
Page last updated: 2/19/2009 10:50
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