Upon completion, students should be able to create, evaluate and demonstrate activities, which support a language-rich environment for young children. This course introduces basic methods and materials used in teaching young children. Emphasis is placed on students compiling a professional resource file of activities used for teaching math, language arts, science and social studies concepts. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate basic methods of creating learning experiences using appropriate techniques, materials and realistic expectations. This course is designed to give students practice in lesson and unit planning, writing behavioral objectives, and evaluating activities taught to young children.
Emphasis is placed on identifying basic aspects of cognitive development and how children learn.
Upon completion students should be able to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual differences and the curriculum goals and content. This course introduces basic health, nutrition and safety management practices for young children. Emphasis is placed on setting up and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for young children including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a healthy, safe environment, plan nutritious meals and snacks, and recommend referrals if necessary. None A selection of topics relating to young children is addressed in this course.