BKED 420 Preschool Curriculum

Emphasizes the planning of an integrated curriculum for child from birth to kindergarten to include preschool classrooms with emphasis on science, social studies, creative activities and technology. Focuses on planning integrated curriculum for working with parents and parent education. The course also explores theoretical principles of the play-based curriculum, which includes typical and atypical infant and child learning, design and adaptation of environments to promote development and learning, positive guidance, and effective teacher roles. Students learn how observation and analysis of children's play provide the foundation for curriculum development, meeting the needs of children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to Teacher Education; an approved application from the Office of Student Services (all materials must be complete and on file.).

Offered

F; S