Special emphasis will be placed on evaluating early childhood education as a career. Observing Young Children. The general goal of the course is to introduce students to observation and recording techniques appropriate for assessing the growth and development of young children in the school setting. A secondary goal is to understand how observation and recording techniques can facilitate curriculum planning and parent-teacher conferences. Provides an overview of early childhood education curriculum and the development of early childhood programs.
Emphasis is placed on the development of a balanced early childhood curriculum.
Describes, identifies and examines programs and best practices of teaching young children in school settings. Lecture and discussion are supported by a two hour practicum in an early childhood school setting. Health Management Issues in Early Education. Special emphasis is placed on concerns specific to the child in a day care, preschool or other school setting. Introduces the student to the nature of language development as it pertains to oral and written communication in education.