The Art & Science of Planning

Catalog description

This course will prepare pre-service teachers to implement developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate teaching approaches that enhance young children’s learning and development, with an emphasis on the nature and functions of play. Curriculum design, goal development, and assessment strategies will be examined. This course will include a clinical experience in which pre-service teachers will use a play assessment tool to document the types of play and determine next steps to support the development of a young child. Learners will also use a readiness checklist to observe fine and gross motor skills Prerequisite: minimum score of 01 in 'Upper Division Status'.