EDU 5210 Curriculum, Strategies, Methodology and Materials in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Grade 2
This course prepares teachers and teacher candidates to plan appropriate and individualized curriculum which addresses the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of young children ages birth to grade 2. Participants will compare and contrast different staffing patterns for birth to grade 2 settings and demonstrate applications of play as a source of learning through interest centers, play centers, spatial arrangements and specifically designed environmental adaptations. The preparation of materials that foster artistic and creative expression in young children and the use of community resources are addressed. Federal and state laws, the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and those of the Association of Childhood Education International are significant components of this course. The goals of this course are to introduce teacher candidates to developmentally appropriate researched-based practices and the creation of teaching materials and strategies to meet the diverse needs of early childhood students in inclusive settings.
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