Early Cognition and Learning II: The Early Years

Catalog description

This course focuses on early childhood studies by examining theories related to development and learning and provides examples of methods and practices best implemented to ensure healthy, well-rounded development of children in the early childhood education setting. This course also presents current education legislation related to testing, assessment and curriculum development and the effect that this legislation has on the field of early childhood. Students study nutrition, play, and the importance of creativity with a focus on practices designed to assist children with exceptionalities. This course examines cultural awareness in the classroom and how to be aware of multi-cultural issues in a diverse classroom. Students complete assignments to ensure comprehension of the material presented in the course as well as field activities in the classroom or with children in a variety of settings.