ECHD 130 - Intro Early Childhood Programs

Institution:

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Description:

The course provides an overview of developmentally appropriate practice in infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and primary classrooms. It examines the link between child development and room arrangement, daily schedule, curriculum design and assessment, child guidance, parent-teacher-child relationships, parental involvement and ethical professional conduct. Students are introduced to the variety of professional roles and employment opportunities available to the Early Childhood educator. The history of Early Childhood is examined and differing curriculum models are compared. A position paper on a current issue in Early Childhood Education is written and orally presented. A 6-hour volunteer service in a program for children from birth to age eight is required.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cobleskill.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 255-5525

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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