The course covers the psychological and curriculum program development from the Montessori perspective. 3 hours credit Topics in the course include parenting decisions and goals, societal influences, and special concerns and issues of parenting today. Strategies and developmental interaction techniques in contemporary parenting are reviewed. Students explore and develop effective channels of communication and working relationships with child care professionals and community support agencies as cooperative resources in the child rearing process. 3 hours credit Students examine the interrelationship of health, safety, nutrition, and movement exploration, with an emphasis on quality care and on organized quality care environments for young children.
Current literature is explored.
Through this course, students will be prepared to provide appropriate care and intervention for preschool children with special needs. This course is designed to explore methods of planning curriculum based on activity areas and appropriate themes. Students develop knowledge of educational theories with particular attention to the process of learning, developmentally appropriate principles, and Piagetian cognitive concepts. Workable goals and lesson plans for use with children are formulated. Consent of the instructor or completion of the first year of the Child Care Education Program.