ECE-150 - Curriculum for Early Childhood Education 1

4 credits

Provides students with integrated experiences in applied early learning through lecture, discussion, and workshops in creative expression, dramatics, mathematics, science, sensory motor play and music and movement with a focus on young children’s need to feel, handle, and manipulate materials as the means of learning about their world. Explores the teacher’s role in providing encouragement and stimulation so that children feel free to express their ideas through many media. Special attention is given to the role of play in development. Included are program techniques which foster the development of healthy self-concept and methods for mainstreaming in the early childhood setting.

Prerequisite(s): ENG-101 ECE-101 ECE-110

Course previously known as: CHLD-200