This course is designed to explore methods of planning curriculum based on activity areas and appropriate themes. Students develop knowledge of educational theories with particular attention to the process of learning, developmentally appropriate principles, and Piagetian cognitive concepts. Workable goals and lesson plans for use with children are formulated. Consent of the instructor or completion of the first year of the Child Care Education Program. See Child Care Internship II, CHLD 245.
Students participate in assistance tasks and interact with children.
This course provides additional internship experience in child care centers. Emphasis is placed on planning and carrying out lesson plans and experiences developmentally appropriate to the group of young children at the intern site. This course is taken concurrently with Curriculum Planning for Young Children, CHLD 240. Opportunity is given to apply various teaching techniques, plans, and learning center resources. Prior studies are reviewed and summarized and an inclusive source file of practical aids for teaching young children is required.