Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Catalog description

Designed to familiarize students with the current philosophy of early childhood education, guidance techniques, classroom design, early childhood education teacher responsibilities, strategies for home-center collaboration, and the curriculum in early childhood education settings. Students will review the different types of early childhood education arrangements in the United States, including infant/toddler and school age programs. Federal laws, licensing and regulatory requirements for programs serving children birth to 12 years are covered. The history of educating children birth to 12 years will be addressed. Observations of children in selected early childhood settings will be required. This course is accepted statewide by four-year institutions for students majoring in early childhood education. Successful completion of this course will require 10 observation hours in approved early childhood programs.