EARC 166 Early Childhood Curriculum*
In this course, students examine how policies and curriculum mandates improve learning outcomes in Early Childhood Settings. Students will focus on the role of curriculum as a remediation tool or a tool to focus on children's competencies. Through a reflective approach, students will learn to evaluate and design a curriculum that coaches children to learn about learning and how to work with materials. Students will 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 must be repeated for a total of 4 credits for the AAS degree and the AA degree.
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
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
16
Corequisite Narrative
EARC 155
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
H & W background Check, Pediatric CPR, Physician signed health check
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
In this course, students examine how policies and curriculum mandates improve learning outcomes in Early Childhood Settings. Students will focus on the role of curriculum as a remediation tool or a tool to focus on children's competencies. Through a reflective approach, students will learn to evaluate and design a curriculum that coaches children to learn about learning and how to work with materials. Students will 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 must 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