ECE 100--Sample Assignment
ECE 100--Syllabus
ECE 100: Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education
Overview
Examines underlying principles of quality practices utilized in early childhood programs emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies to support
physical, cognitive and social/emotional development for all children. This course includes a review of the evolution of the field and introduces the profession of early childhood education. Requires a
minimum of 10 hours in a pre-approved early childhood setting and a current TB test, TDAP & MMR
vaccine. (This may not pertain to this semester as we are navigating a pandemic) Formerly ECE-121. This course meets the requirement for licensing and the Child Development Permit.
Syllabus, Sample Assignment, & Reading List
Examines underlying principles of quality practices utilized in early childhood programs emphasizing the
key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies to support
physical, cognitive and social/emotional development for all children. This course includes a review of
the evolution of the field and introduces the profession of early childhood education. Requires a
minimum of 10 hours in a pre-approved early childhood setting and a current TB test, TDAP & MMR
vaccine. (This may not pertain to this semester as we are navigating a pandemic) Formerly ECE-121.
This course meets the requirement for licensing and the Child Development Permit.