Materials and Curriculum in Early Childhood

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This course will explore best practices in the field of early childhood education. Emphasis will be placed on fostering development of the whole child through developmentally appropriate practices. Other issues pertinent to the education of young children will be addressed including: family partnerships, diversity, relationships, brain development, and current trends in early childhood education. **CHILD CARE CREDENTIALING INFORMATION: This course includes 45 hours in core of knowledge training including 3 hours in child Development: Introduction to Observation and Assessment of Children; 3 hours of Curriculum: Resources that Guide Daily Planning; 3 hours in Curriculum: Developmentally Appropriate Practice (including children with special needs); 3 hours in Curriculum: Taking Learning Outside; 15 additional hours in Curriculum; 3 hours in Special Needs: Supporting Children with Disabilities, Delays, or Special Health Care Needs; 3 hours in Professionalism: Environmental Rating Scales; 3 hours in Professionalism: The Child Care Provider as Professional; 3 additional hours in Professionalism; 3 hours in Community: Antibias/Cultural Competence; and 3 hours in Community: Family & Community Partnerships.