The integral linkage of these aspects of development with children's intellectual development is addressed. Curriculum implications for normally developing children, as well as children with disabilities, are explored. The sociomoral goals of Project Construct and their implications for curriculum and assessment are examined. This course enables students, through action research projects, to develop strategies for problem solving within their classrooms and procedures for conducting self-study as it relates to, but is not limited to, teacher behaviors, learning outcomes, curriculum, policy development, and behavior management. This class is planned to help the teacher use knowledge of children and their needs in creating a total school environment conducive to optimum development.
Students review many materials and plan centers of interest.
Additional topics will be added as developments occur in the field of early learning and as teachers who are working in this area indicate their interests and concerns. This course number may be repeated for credit with different topic designations. This course introduces students to crucial issues in administering early childhood programs. These include public policy and regulation, management theory and leadership styles, new program development, protection of children in and out of home care, quality and affordability, staff development and supervision, and legal issues. Current research on art for the young child will be studied and discussed.