Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain current topics and issues in early childhood education. This course introduces working with children with special needs. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics and assessment of children and strategies for adapting the home and classroom environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize atypical development, make appropriate referrals, and work collaboratively to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusion strategies. This course covers the skills needed to effectively implement group care for infants, toddlers, and two-year olds.
Emphasis is placed on child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify, plan, select materials and equipment, and implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum. This course presents developmentally appropriate practices in group care for school-age children. Topics include principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for children five to twelve years of age and plan and implement age-appropriate activities. This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies.