Introduction to Transitional Kindergarten Programs

Catalog description

This course explores how children develop between the ages of three and six, and what programs are developmentally appropriate for this age group, by examining principles and the best practices of early childhood education curriculum that promotes effective transition from preschool to kindergarten programs. Students discuss different curricula and how to effectively integrate multiple content areas into one program. Current research on developmental milestones, preparing the classroom, and guiding children's social behavior are reviewed and discussed. Students examine how school goals have changed over time, and the importance of getting parents involved in the early childhood education classroom. Students develop their own integrated curriculum plan and understand how to assess young children using multiple measures.