EDU 3163 - Developmentally Appropriate Practices II

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University of the Ozarks

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Description:

This course is primarily designed for those individuals who want to work in a preschool setting and are seeking a CDA national credential. It is a study in developmentally appropriate practice and the use of methods and materials. The course is a study of appropriate curriculum, materials, environment, strategies and methods of early childhood and builds on EDU 3151 Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Creation of learning environments that foster social competence, build self-esteem in young children, and assist them in the exploration of ways to independently solve problems and gain self-control are emphasized. Additionally, observational and developmentally appropriate tools and methods of collecting data for decision making will be addressed with emphasis on qualitative assessment techniques. The course will provide an in-depth study of NAEYC standards, state standards, and CDA requirements. Students will complete a unit of study aligned with the standards and integrated across all domains of child development - physical, social, emotional, linguistic, and cognitive. This course is taken concurrently with EDU 4003, Foundations of Early Childhood and EDU 4006, Specialty Practicum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ozarks.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 979-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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