EDUC340N - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)

3 Credit(s)

Non Liberal Arts
This course focuses on concepts and foundations of early childhood education from infancy to grade two with special attention paid to the child from birth to eight years of age. Candidates will examine early childhood environments, linguistic and cultural diversity, early language and learning in family, school, and community settings. Topics include: types of programs and differing philosophies, early childhood development and learning theory as it pertains to teaching preschool through grade two and the role of the teacher and student in preschool and primary classrooms. This course will prepare teacher candidates to work with the Birth through Grade two population. 15 hours of fieldwork is required.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101L, EDUC 150N