Mechanics of Mathematics
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Mechanics of Mathematics-Self Paced Online (.5 CEU-5 hours)
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IACET CEU: Credits - 0.5
How is mathematics taught in early care and education? What are some strategies for effective intentional instruction? What are some ways to engage the families in developing the mathematical skills of the children? Most importantly, what are some ways to make this fun so that the children wan to learn math? Children really are eager to explore mathematical concepts and it is our job to provide them enriching opportunities in the early care and education environment. Talking, planning, and experiencing mathematics in everyday use will help children acquire a positive attitude, skills and knowledge!
Participants attending this learning event will discover the 5 components of mathematics, ways to involve families in the child's learning process, discuss the teacher's role for each of the 5 components, dive into the research behind mathematics, its use and importance in early care and education, and design a strategy to assess learning for each component of mathematics.
Karen’s personal information: Family demographics: Originally from West Virginia, has 1 sister, lives in Kings Mountain. Recently had a very small, private wedding ceremony and married Jeff Presnell, but kept the name Karen Darby, on Tuesday, 2-22-2022. Karen has no children of her own but enjoys spending time with Jeff’s grown children and grandchildren. Hobbies: Swimming, hiking, biking, flower gardening, painting, willing to try anything outdoors at least once. Outside interests: Teaches an adult swimming class for the City of Shelby, Certified Aqua Fitness Instructor, Volunteers in the community and senior center Future plans/aspirations: An on-going goal is to be a published author (of more than just an article or blogpost), bring the on-demand learning platform/courses to the level of recognition of a statewide project/be viewed as a statewide project director or advance to a higher position in SW, if applicable and available. Contact Karen at darby.karen@swcdcinc.org 
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IACET CEU: Credits - 0.5
In order to earn the certificate, participants are required read course handouts, watch video clips, answer online interactive questions, and score a 90% or higher on a post knowledge assessment. Certificates are immediately available for downloading, printing, and saving directly from the course software in PDF format.
Online-Self Paced
Always Open-24/7
Closed captioning in English and Spanish made possible through grant funding from the Pisgah Health Foundation.
This course is accessible from any electronic device that is connected to the internet, such as a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Access to email is needed.
Software requirements: Audio, flash player, PDF reader, access to email
Course handouts and certificates are available in PDF format, so please use PDF software to open document in the course and download certificates. A PDF reader is a free download at numerous different sites.
You will receive an email confirmation with a link assigned specifically to you/your email address after payment is confirmed.
Click the link in the email and the course will begin. No special software is required.
Please retain that that email/link to return to the course. You may return to the course as many times as you like by closing your browser.
If you happen to lose the email, please contact darby.karen@swcdcinc.org for a duplicate email to be sent to you. Please provide your name, the course name and the month that you registered for the course.
Thanks,
Karen