It includes observation and participation in a supervised lab experience. This is an applied course for integrating media into child care programs. Selecting educational software and use of the Internet as a professional tool also will be explored. This course studies the relationship between parental employment and home and family dynamics. It explores the link between societal and cultural influences and decisions about labor force participation and child rearing.
Emphasis is placed on building effective communication between parents, providers and teachers.
This course may be taught with a service-learning component. Check course schedule for details. This is supervised work experience in the Eccles Lab School. In cooperation with the lead instructor, students plan and implement lesson plans and activities for a large group of children. This course examines child development concepts and how they apply to teaching young children.