ED 112 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

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Description:

This course emphasizes planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and teaching strategies for successful work with young children. Using the constructivist theories of Piaget and Vygotsky, students will explore such topics as the importance of play in children's learning, classroom organization, guidance and communication, anti-bias curriculum approaches, and the teacher's role as planner and facilitator of learning. Students will design activities for use in an integrated early childhood curriculum within diverse and inclusive settings. (Offered fall and spring terms) Prerequisite: ED 111 Child Development and Observation. Early Childhood Education majors usually take this course concurrently with ED 111.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cazenovia.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 654-3210

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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