Introduction of Childhood Development and Education

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This course focuses on understanding characteristics and needs of young children and on recognizing the multiple influences on their development and learning. Students will discuss the significance of the context in which political, economic, societal, and cultural factors interrelate with early childhood education and young children’s lives. Topics also include teachers' varied roles and responsibilities for healthy, respectful, and safe learning environments Moreover, this course examines brain development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) with Culturally Relevant Teaching approaches (CRT), and the importance of play. This course is mainly focused on children in American school settings. Field experience in the preschool classroom is integral to meeting course objectives. Prerequisites: Admission to Primary PK-5 program and complete TCE 191 and EDP 201 with grade of B or higher. Co-requisites: TCE 246P, TCE 454/TCE 554 , KNH 245 , TCE 315P .