Focus is placed on techniques and strategies which support children s appreciation of and skill at producing music and movement, using activities and methods appropriate for their level of development. Students examine the development of children s language, reading, and writing. Focus is placed on techniques and strategies which support children s learning using activities and methods appropriate for their level of development. Students examine the development of children s large and small motor development and how physical activities support cognitive skills. Focus is placed on techniques and strategies which support children s learning, using activities and methods appropriate for their level of development.
Students explore materials and methods to promote boys and girls learning through construction play.
Emphases are placed on block building, woodworking and large scale constructions and include hands-on experiences and project design. A series of short courses for teachers of young children. Each course focuses on specific current issues in an area such as development, curriculum, environments, guidance, administration, communication or parent relationships. May be repeated provided there is no duplication of topics. Reading required prior to course, available at MPC bookstore.