ECCE 226 Appropriate Curriculum Practices for Young Children: A Developmental Approach

Students will explore the concept of developmentally appropriate practice and its implications for creating a caring community of learners, teaching to enhance development and learning, constructing appropriate curriculum, assessing children’s learning and development, and establishing reciprocal relationships with parents. The student field experience is extended to two days each week and the on-campus component includes small group sessions as well as individual conferences with the field supervisor.
NOTE: Students will need to obtain a flash drive to be used in the construction of their e-portfolio.
Pre-requisite(s): ECCE 122 Guidance of Young Children and ECCE 123 Techniques of Teaching Through Play: Math, Science and Social Studies for Young Children with a grade of “C” or better or permission of department chairperson.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
Other: 8