ECE 158 - Early Childhood Curriculum I

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Learn the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages three through eight. Prepare to utilize developmentally appropriate practices in a context of family and culturally sensitive care. Develop understanding of children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments in the following area: dramatic play, art, music, fine and gross motor play.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. The learner should be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic environmental requirements in an early childhood setting.

2. The learner should be able to implement evidence-based and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in the areas of dramatic play, art, music and movement, and physical play for children of varying abilities.

3. The learner should be able to synthesize a variety of approaches to curriculum planning.