Prin/Prac-Teaching Young Chld

Catalog description

This course explores the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children from birth through age eight. It also explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators and identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. It will introduce best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children, including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. This course may be taught in a distance education format.