EC 307 - Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education With Practicum

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, and focusing on all the domains of the child's development. The course hinges on an understanding of how children grow and develop socially, emotionally, morally, cognitively, aesthetically, physically, in language, and as part of their families and communities. Five effective models for early childhood classrooms will be examined. The theoretical foundation for the course is rooted in child development theory, multiple intelligences, and contemporary neuroscience. Formal and informal assessment strategies will be a part of diversification of curriculum and instruction. The course requires a 40 hour practicum experience

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Practicum

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/27/2012 - 06/30/2013 09/01/2010 - 01/03/2013 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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