FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

RP&SE 460

Covers instructional approaches and practices that support developmentally appropriate, effective, and inclusive early childhood education and evidenced-based intervention for preschool and early elementary-age children (i.e., 3-8 years old). Focuses on strategies for supporting access to the general education curriculum, participation, and achievement of young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Learn "what" to teach, the selection of developmentally- and individually-appropriate child goals and objectives, and "how" to teach, the practical components of developing and delivering effective, evidenced based instruction and intervention. Emphasis is placed on adapting general early childhood education curriculum and practices in order to support children's individualized goals within inclusive classrooms. Addresses planning and implementing instruction in alignment with state and federal mandates.

CURRIC 363

Observation and participation in a classroom setting. Reserve two mornings, two afternoons, or one full day.

CURRIC 663

Historical foundations, basic theories, and contemporary patterns of instruction underlying educational programs for young children (3-9). Integrating and contrasting features of comprehensive curricula for the very young: play, communication, self concepts, health, arts, motor, literacy numeracy, science, and other areas of educational concern.

CURRIC 550

Developing strategies for teaching young children. Relationships between development and culture, play, the variety of teachers' roles in learning, the functions of observation and assessment, developmentally appropriate practices, engaging children in their own learning, and constructing a curriculum unit.

HDFS 761

Research and theories about development from the prenatal period to middle childhood, emphasizing a relational approach and contemporary research (both content and methods). Explores diversity in early development in the US and internationally.