ECDV 135 - Preschool Curriculum

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours: [ECDV 120 ]

1. Articulate the key concepts of developmentally appropriate practice and how it is applied in the classroom setting.
2. Explain strategies for effective teaching and learning in developmentally appropriate classrooms.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate understanding of components involved in the creation of an effective preschool learning environment.

1. Explain factors related to the design of effective small and large group time instruction.
2. Summarize components of effective physical design of a learning space.
3. Describe effective child guidance techniques.
4. Explain different approaches to assessment and observation.
5. Describe the importance of family engagement in the early learning environment.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate understanding of the incorporation of cognitive, aesthetic, affective, physical, language, and social domains in curriculum design.

1. Articulate the differences between the different types of domains.
2. Explain what types of activities can be used to support development within each of the domains.
3. Describe interactions that help foster growth within each of the domains.

Goal 4:  Demonstrate the ability to apply course content to real life situations.

1. Incorporate course content into observation evaluations.
2. Identify positive and negative caregiver behaviors in a real-world context.