CDEC 1311 - Educating Young Children

Institution:

College of the Mainland

Subject:

CDEC - Child Development - CDEC

Description:

This course is an introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices, and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. The student will discuss the contributions of key historical and contemporary theorists to the field of early childhood education, explain the features of a developmentally appropriate program for young children, define development and define each of the four basic developmental areas, describe the types of early childhood programs, and analyze future trends and issues of the early childhood profession. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and developmental stages of an early childhood professional. Prerequisite: Ability to Benefit Standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.com.edu

Phone Number:

(409) 938-1211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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