Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children

Catalog description

This course examines the historical and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practices in early care and education for children from birth through age eight. Typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators are explored. Professional ethics, career pathways and professional standards are identified. Students learn best practices for developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children, including how play contributes to children's learning, growth and development. (Formerly CD 113)