Focuses on developmentally appropriate practices which encourage children to become creative, independent, and successful. Subjects include definitions of play, creating curriculum plans and schedules, designing a supportive environment, safety, nutrition, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Provides training in an array of practices appropriate for the young child. This course involves observation, social interaction and recording of preschool children's development. Provides an opportunity to apply the theories and practices previously learned in the classroom.
Emphasis is on the developmentally appropriate activities and competency as a childcare provider.
Explores the principles of guiding children through the early childhood and primary years. The emphasis is on the child's social development. Emphasis is on the specialized care of infants and toddlers between birth and thirty-six months of age. This emphasis includes developmental stages and appropriate practices, daily care, feeding, and guidance. Prepares students to work with young children in a variety of creative activities.