EDUC 2250 - Intro to Early Childhood Education

3 hours

Prerequisites: EDUC 2204. This course is a prerequisite for all methods courses in the Early Childhood certification program. An overview of early childhood education is provided which includes philosophical, historical, psychological and social influences on past and current approaches to teaching young children. Emphasis will be placed on the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate curriculum including differentiated, integrated and technology-enhanced learning units. Best practices relating to student assessment of early childhood students, including portfolio development, will also be addressed. A minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation is required. This course may be taught at a local elementary school.