Early Childhood Curricculum
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ECE 202: Early Childhood Curriculum
Course Description: Development of learning activities based on the needs of preschool age children. Selection and preparation of the environment as well as materials which are basic to diverse preschool programs. Emphasis on the process of lesson planning in response to developmental levels of children. Includes the compilation of a personal file of teaching ideas, activities and resources and the exploration and construction of materials to be used while working with children, and play-based teaching strategies.
Course Content:
- Trends in curriculum design
- Developmentally appropriate materials and resources
- Lesson planning in major content areas such as math, technology, art, science, movement, social studies and dramatic play
- Play-based teaching strategies
- Arizona Early Learning Standards
- Transition tools and techniques
- Classroom environment design
Course Outcomes:
- Evaluate various curriculum models and play-based teaching strategies used in current preschool settings.
- Design developmentally appropriate lesson plans that can be used in an integrated theme or project.
- Articulate the use of early learning standards in lesson planning and in the application of working with children.
- Compile and maintain a professional file that includes web-based resources for lesson planning and transition strategies.
- Create a plan for a well-designed environment that links curriculum design and play-based learning environments to a developmentally appropriate classroom.
Material Description
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