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May 01, 2024
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EDU 270 - Introduction to Early Childhood and Childhood Education An overview and orientation to issues of early childhood and childhood education (birth through grade 6). Includes history, philosophy, developmental theory, professional principles and standards, and criteria for developing, operating, and evaluating early care and education programs and current educational policy resources. Opportunities for observations of programs and classrooms are provided. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine trends and issues in early childhood and childhood education using multiple perspectives from history, philosophy, developmental theory, and professional principles and standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of early childhood and childhood educational issues from multiple perspectives, learning from the voices of students, teachers, policymakers and theorists.
- Identify developmentally appropriate curriculum and resources for building relationships and promoting learning for all children.
- Explain the use and application of early childhood and childhood education professional principles, standards and ethics.
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