FSHD 2600 - Intro to Early Childhood Educ

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Description:

An introductory course designed for preschool educators, but open to all students. Includes historical background, professional issues, theories, and an overview to developmentally appropriate educational practices. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the historical and philosophical origins of early childhood education. 2. Demonstrate your knowledge of how historical and philosophical origins of early childhood education impact the teaching of young children today. 3. Describe developmental stages and characteristics of young children. 4. Identify culturally and developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment in early childhood educational programs. 5. Examine current regulations and guidelines and how they contribute to quality early childhood educational programs. 6. Develop an awareness and appreciation of the individual likenesses and differences among children, families, and colleagues. 7. Identify the domains of child development: physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language. 8. Identify effective strategies to manage the early childhood classroom. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2018 - 08/14/2020 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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