ED 203 - Early Childhood Methods & Materials C

Institution:

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Description:

This course introduces early childhood curriculum development including planning, implementing, and assessment based on the NewYork State Learning Standards. It covers developmentally appropriate practice,methods, and materials for preschool through primary grade children. Emphasis is placed on curriculum that meets the needs of the whole child: cognitive, social, emotional,language, and physical. Knowledge is gained of early childhood curriculum that is respectful to the backgrounds of allchildren and families. Early childhood best practices are learned, grounded in early childhood educational theories, includingVygotsky and Plaget, and using play as the vehicle for planning, implementation, learning, assessment, and emphasizing Constructivist practice. Best practice techniques, including lesson plan and thematic unit planning, are demonstrated. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in ED150 Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education, and a minimum grade of "C" in either ED205 Child Developmentor PY202 Childhood and Adolescence.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 792-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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