Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Educating Young Children-The Early Years

EDUC 4721  Educating Young Children-The Early Years

Hours:

36

Credits:

3

Description:

Teacher candidates investigate foundational understandings of early child development (birth to age three)- education as negotiated curriculum, inquiry, play, meaningful growth, the role of the environment, documentation of learning - and consider theoretical underpinnings within early years education. Candidates explore curriculum expectations, methodology, essential elements, and resources for early years within a holistic, integrated view of teaching and learning; and critique examples of developmentally appropriate practice in relation to school, community, and family settings and partnerships.