This course offers study of current problems, issues, and developments in the area of management. Students are guided through individual projects and outside research related to their areas of concentration and employment training. This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications. 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.