EC 201 - Orientation to Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Early Childhood

Description:

This course will be based on principles of child development, including understanding how children learn from birth to 9 years of age, and focusing on all the domains of the child's development. The relationship between each child and the teacher is the basis of all effective teaching. Students will examine the historical and psychological perspective of early childhood education in order to understand the context and particular challenges of early childhood professionalism today. The principles and stages of child development, birth to 9 years of age, will serve as the foundation for defining the essential components of a successful learning environment for young children. Family and community relationships will be emphasized as well

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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