EDU 311 - Nature of the Early Childhood Learner

Institution:

Wesleyan College

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Goal To study the learner, age 3 to 10. To gain understanding of appropriate curricula and specific skills necessary to teach young children. Content Characteristics, needs, stages of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of young children. Emphasis on creating learning experiences appropriate to developmental characteristics. Study of multicultural issues, levels of learning, multiple group instruction, para-professional involvement, parent/teacher communication, and use of technology in instruction. 30 hours of field experiences are required. Taught Spring. Prerequisite EDU 201 Credit 3 hours.

Credits:

30.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 477-1110

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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