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EARC 166 Early Childhood Curriculum*

In this course, students examine developmentally appropriate practices, children’s interests, and curriculum content to improve learning outcomes in for young children. Students will focus on the role of curriculum as a remediation tool or a tool to focus on children's developing competencies. Through a reflective approach, students will learn to evaluate and design a curriculum that coaches children to explore materials and environments and think about their own learning. Students will also evaluate their own learning and their responsibility to reflect on the role of risk in a child's curriculum. Admission to the program is required. This course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits for the AAS degree and the AA degree.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

16

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

H & W background Check, Pediatric CPR, Physician signed health check

EARC 166Early Childhood Curriculum*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Education

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

16

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

H & W background Check, Pediatric CPR, Physician signed health check

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

In this course, students examine developmentally appropriate practices, children’s interests, and curriculum content to improve learning outcomes in for young children. Students will focus on the role of curriculum as a remediation tool or a tool to focus on children's developing competencies. Through a reflective approach, students will learn to evaluate and design a curriculum that coaches children to explore materials and environments and think about their own learning. Students will also evaluate their own learning and their responsibility to reflect on the role of risk in a child's curriculum. Admission to the program is required. This course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits for the AAS degree and the AA degree.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the value of ÒplayÓ in an Early Childhood setting.
  • Demonstrate the use of the High Scope Conflict Resolution process.
  • Demonstrate the ability to give children positive specific feedback.
  • Demonstrate understanding of appropriate math, science, literacy, art and technology curriculum for preschool children.
  • Demonstrate understanding of curriculum that will support childrenÕs physical growth.
  • Demonstrate understanding of curriculum that will support childrenÕsÕ social and emotional development.
  • Learn to adapt curriculum with meet the needs of children with special needs.
  • Learn to plan curriculum that inclusive of diverse cultures.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Importance of Self-Regulation Positive specific feedback for developing a sense of self High Scope Active Learning/Problem Solving Approach High Scope Literacy Curriculum High Scope Math Curriculum High Scope Science Curriculum High Scope Social Studies Curriculum High Scope Technology Curriculum Project Approach Curriculum Adapting Curriculum for Cultures and Abilities

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Weekly Discussions Weekly Written Lessons Preparation of lesson plans for Head Teaching Days Midterm Tests Oral Exit Evaluations

Required Exams

Weekly seminar attendance Midterm Individual Oral Exit Evaluation

Required Text

Epstein, A., (2014) Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool, High Scope, Ypsalanti:Mi. Isbell, C. and R., (2009) Sensory Integration, Gryphon House, Beltsville: MA. Harris, J. and Katz, L. (2011) Young Investigators: The Project Approach in the Early Years, NAEYC: Washington, D.C.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Weekly Discussions Weekly Written Lessons Preparation of lesson plans for Head Teaching Days Midterm Tests Oral Exit Evaluations Weekly seminar attendance Midterm Individual Oral Exit Evaluation