ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 1 DQ 1
Briefly describe the three important developmental factors in relationships and learning throughout the first 3 years of life. What impact do you think they have on future cognitive, emotional, and social development? How would you plan a supportive environment?
ECH 335 Module 1 DQ 2
List the influences on children’s development and learning. Which ones do you think you would have the most influence over in your classroom practice? Why?
ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 2 DQ 1
Give an example of how modern technology/research has changed your perspective on how infants/young children learn. How did your perspective change because of this and what are the implications for you as a classroom teacher?
ECH 335 Module 2 DQ 2
What are mental representations and why are they a critical factor in the ability of young children to create and use symbols?
ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 3 DQ 1
What are content and learning standards? Why are they important?
ECH 335 Module 3 DQ 2
What is the most important difference between purely student-centered and purely teacher-centered philosophies? Are they both valid? Why or why not?
ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 4 DQ 1
How early does concept formation begin in child development related to literacy? How would you support this development in an early learning setting?
ECH 335 Module 4 DQ 2
How are the literacy standards categorized? Why do you think they are arranged this way?
ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 5 DQ 1
What is the difference between content standards and process standards for math and science? Why are both included in appropriate instruction?
ECH 335 Module 5 DQ 2
According to the latest research, when does concept formation in math and science begin in child development?
ECH 335 Module 6 DQ 1
In this module, you have learned about the 10 themes in social studies. What are the 5 strands in social studies? Are all 10 themes represented in the strands? Explain.
ECH 335 Module 6 DQ 2
How can you build conceptual knowledge related to the themes in social studies in young children?
ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 7 DQ 1
What are the characteristics and types of play? Why are they significant to learning?
ECH 335 Module 7 DQ 2
What are some inhibitors of play for today’s children? Will this make a difference to their learning capacities?
ECH-335: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
ECH 335 Module 8 DQ 1
What are reciprocal relationships with families? Why are they important?
ECH 335 Module 8 DQ 2
What are some factors that influence the success of a reciprocal relationship with families? What is your role as a teacher?
