SPED 650 - Curriculum and Methods of Instruction in Early Education

Institution:

Washburn University

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Description:

Students in this course will learn to design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curricula and programs for children from birth to four years of age. Examination of historical, legal, philosophical and theoretical foundations of early childhood care and education for young children and their families will be addressed. Issues of curriculum design and assessment are introduced as interrelated processes that include structuring learning environments and experience that are responsive to children's interests and abilities. Students analyze and evaluate curriculum that focuses on the five developmental domains a) social emotional development; b) cognitive development; c) language and communication development; d) adaptive behavior development; and e) gross and fine motor development. Strategies for developing learning opportunities that are appropriate for young children, including children with special needs and children from diverse cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, will be explored. LEC

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.washburn.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 670-1010

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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