Classroom Organization and Curriculum Design

Catalog description

This course emphasizes the investigation and development of early childhood curriculum. Constructivist theory will be explored, together with alignment of emergent curriculum planning and developmentally appropriate practice, to provide for optimum physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive growth of young children. Reflective planning will be utilized to design the physical and social-emotional characteristics necessary for effective classroom environments. Prerequisites: ED103 - Child Development, ED330 - Curriculum Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education, ED331 - Curriculum Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education Practicum