Upon completion, students should be able to design an environment that develops language through a music and movement curriculum that emphasizes diversity. This course focuses on promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of children. Topics include health and nutritional needs, safe and healthy environments, as well as recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and monitor safe indoor and outdoor environments and implement a nutrition education program. This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 153.
Emphasis is on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of safe indoor and outdoor environments and nutrition education programs. This course covers the social and emotional development of young children. Topics include interpreting theory, assessing children, and planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in a developmentally appropriate curriculum. This course covers exceptional children as learners within the context of the community, school, and family.