In addition, this program offers an opportunity for those presently employed as child-care staff to update and enhance their competencies. Students are introduced to the field of early childhood education, learning theories, classroom management, program and environmental planning, and curriculum development. Students develop an understanding of the basic theories and principles affecting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children. Observations in child care settings will be required in addition to regular class lectures. They plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities in these areas that stimulate intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development with young children.
Students explore the development of the whole child through math, science, and social studies.
They plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development with young children. Students survey the development of language and speech in children from birth to school age. They also learn to talk and listen to children. Students explore a wide range of literature for young children and how it can be integrated into the curriculum to facilitate learning of the language arts. Activities developmentally appropriate for young children are planned and implemented.