EDU 207 - Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

Students in this course will examine current and contemporary issues surrounding early childhood education. Class discussions focus on sociological, psychological, political, and economic forces shaping families, children and early educational experiences. Students will explore the connection between curriculum and physical environment. Major approaches and theories in early childhood curriculum are explored in terms of the cognitive, social and physical dimensions. Emphasis is placed on the physical expression of early childhood learning theory. Issues of health and safety, including state and federal regulations are also explored.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

EDU207

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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