Intro to Early Childhood Education (ECE 1000)

Term: 2011 Spring Semester

Faculty

Leaia M WalkerShow MyInfo popup for Leaia M Walker

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Advisor High School Valley R6Show MyInfo popup for Advisor High School Valley R6

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Description

Focuses on research-based theories that have affected the evolution of current developmentally-appropriate curriculums used in early care and education programs. The student will explore the history and application of those curriculums based on current theory and practice. Considerations of planning the environment for age birth to eight will be explored. Developmental effects of the dynamics of the physical, temporal, and human characteristics within the learning environment will be included in the planning process. An introduction to planning of the environment through assessing the individual needs of the child will be explored. The assessment and record keeping skills will be identified through the utilization of observation in a Developmentally Appropriate (DAP) environment. Five hours of required observations is assigned throughout the semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting the core competencies will be collected for the capstone course.