ED 317 - Program Development for Infants,Toddlers,and Preschoolers

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This Fred Rogers enriched course explores the importance of understanding the nature of young children (birth through five years, including exceptional learners), how they learn, and techniques for program planning. The course will emphasize adaptation of curriculum, intervention approaches, and setting design and development. The Rogers Center will be used to enhance learning about program development and provide resources for students in this course. Course topics include birth to five teaching strategies, selection and use of materials, budgeting, supervising staff, State policies and safeguards, and public relations. Students will adapt curriculum and learn intervention approaches and gain an understanding of legal and funding issues that face today's early education. Awareness of accreditations and organizations that are crucial to program success will also be discussed. Prerequisite ED 215 Early Childhood Curriculum I. Required for PreK-3 early childhood certification. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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