ELC 100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Salve Regina University

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Description:

This course provides a broad and comprehensive overview of Early Childhood Education. Students are introduced to the educational initiatives that have developed as a consequence of the passage of the federal law "No Child Left Behind." TheRhode Island Early Learning Standards (RIELS) are introduced, as are the Rhode Island Beginning Teacher Standards (RIBTS), and the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Students visit diverse educational settings and have an opportunity to observe the standards in action in these settings. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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