EEU 215 - INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDI

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Elementary Education: Pre-K 4

Description:

A survey course focusing on early childhood educational continuum from infancy through age nine. Consideration will be given to historical backgrounds, existing programs, and relevant research in each approach. Participants must know and understand child development, theories of learning, and developmentally appropriate practice when working in the field of early childhood education. Emphasis will be placed upon the role and value of play, working with families, and designing effective learning environments that meet the needs of all learners. Field experiences and observations in preschool programs, day care settings, nursery schools, kindergarten and primary classrooms are an integral part of the course. Eight hours of required fieldwork in Pre-K setting, background checks will be required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/14/2017 

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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