EDUC105 Foundations for Early Learning Pre K - 4

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Education

  1. Course Number and Title

    EDUC105 Foundations for Early Learning Pre K - 4

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250

  4. Prerequisites

    Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better), or

    Corequisites

    Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    Students explore current issues with historical and philosophical background including inclusionary practices, curriculum development, cultural diversity, research, and developmentally appropriate practice in the Pre K-4 setting. The course includes five hours of observation

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. design lessons based on early childhood education foundations, theory, National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC standards, and policy;
        2. explain the uniqueness of the young child and demonstrate how to work with young children in a way that corresponds with the developmental level of that child;
        3. demonstrate knowledge of social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the PreK-4 child; and
        4. demonstrate knowledge of current identification criteria related to diverse learners.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      Learning activities, lectures, and class discussion will focus on the following topics:
      1. A developmental approach to early childhood education
        1. Early childhood professionals: committed to the whole child
        2. Foundations and programs
        3. Working with diverse families
      2. History of early childhood education
        1. American influences
        2. Interdisciplinary influence
        3. Themes
        4. Integrating history with theory
      3. Understanding development
        1. Cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of the PreK-4 child
      4. Using developmental learning theories
        1. Understanding and guiding behavior
        2. Parents and teachers: partners in education
        3. Observation strategies
      5. Developmentally appropriate practice
      6. Supporting children with guidance
      7. Early childhood environments
      8. Early childhood teachers: lifelong learners
        1. Teaching for tomorrow

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. The assessment of course learning goals will be based on participation in classroom discussions, written exams, observation summaries, assignments, papers, and/or performance-based tasks and projects.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      Textbook(s) and other materials as specified in each instructor's course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date -3/99; Revised 7/2010