ER 470 Early Childhood Curriculum

Field Experience is required. This course is the capstone course for early childhood majors and should be taken the semester prior to internship. Senior methods portfolio must be submitted during this class. This course is designed to teach the basic principles and considerations underlying planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children in Pre-K through 3rd grade (P-3 certification), in all areas of development. This course examines the content, methods, and materials appropriate for young children and the teachers role in organizing and integrating the early childhood curriculum. Implications for equipment selection, room arrangements, daily schedules, and learning experiences are discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ER 310 and Admission to Teacher Education Program