CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

Catalog description

This course provides student with an understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching, learning, observing, documenting and assessment strategies that promote positive development for young children. The course will enable the student to establish a learning environment appropriate for young children and to identify the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment in the development of curriculum for young children. Topics include observing, documenting, and assessing; learning environments; development of curriculum plans and materials; curriculum approaches; and instructional media. Prerequisites/Co-Prerequisite: ECCE 1103 and two of the following: ECCE 1113, ECCE 2115, or ECCE 2116