Offers students an opportunity to put skills gained through course work into practice under supervision from the department. Weekly seminar required. This course will provide the student the opportunity to learn how to evaluate and interpret published research, to conduct a critical research review, and to develop and produce an original research paper. Offered on a two-semester basis with each part carrying three credits. A basic course in early childhood education.
Emphasis is on the historical and theoretical bases influencing education of young children.
Current factors that affect the educational needs of young children and classroom practices reflecting those influences. Permission of instructor. Readiness assessments, curricular discussions, and teaching approaches are addressed across the full spectrum of child development.