Intro to Early Childhood Edu

Catalog description

The course is designed to introduce students to the field of early childhood education and to the academic opportunities within the profession. The course will examine a broad perspective of current issues. Program models, family relationships, behavior management, cultural, historical, philosophical, and current trends in early childhood education will be emphasized. Criteria for quality care, exemplary early childhood programs, developmentally appropriate practices, and learning environments - including multi-cultural and special needs - will be examined. Twenty-five hours of fieldwork are required in a center based preschool program with 3-5 year olds.