Early Childhood Curriculum

Catalog description

This course presents an overview of observations and curriculum planning in early childhood development and education. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate objective methods for observing and recording children's behavior in group setting. Strategies for observing while fulfilling the role of the teacher will be addressed. This course will also discuss skills necessary to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum, including organizing space and time, facilitating daily routines and transitions, creating structured group time experiences, and planning for diverse early childhood classrooms. Students will be introduced to Ohio's Early Learning and Development standards and Ohio's Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Competencies.