The use of children's books to improve reading comprehension, instill moral values, and solve problems will be stressed. Unique ways of presenting literature through story-telling and dramatization will also be discussed. Literature, programs, and activities in science will be explored. Students will learn to design appropriate science lessons. Students will be expected to develop appropriate curricular materials to be used in an early childhood program.
Emphasis is placed on thematic integration.
Licensing and certification requirements will also be discussed. It is recommended that this course be taken in conjunciton with EDU 140 or EDU 250. 6.00 This course provides field experience for students in the Early Childhood program. Students are required to spend 15 hours per week observing, planning and teaching in an early childhood setting. A supervisor from the college will arrange placement of student teachers and oversee the field experience.