EARC 164 Early Childhood Curriculum I

This course includes principles of professional ethics, positive child guidance, child observation and records, developmentally appropriate practices of curriculum. This course requires Idaho Health and Welfare enhances background check and pediatric first aid/CPR.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

60

Corequisite

EARC 154

EARC 164Early Childhood Curriculum I

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

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

60

Corequisite Narrative

EARC 154

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes principles of professional ethics, positive child guidance, child observation and records, developmentally appropriate practices of curriculum. This course requires Idaho Health and Welfare enhances background check and pediatric first aid/CPR.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • Explain the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment.
  • Describe the benefit of active learning for young children.
  • Understand positive relationships and supportive interactions are the foundation of our work with young children.
  • Build a repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and classroom management techniques in early childhood and special education.
  • Build understanding of content knowledge in language and literacy; creative arts; social and emotional development; mathematics; science, physical development; and social studies.
  • Explain the importance of executive function in the development of young children.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

A variety of formative and summative assessments will be used to assess the student learning outcomes for this course. Additionally, at the end of the program, students will complete a National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam in the area of Early Childhood Education to meet program learning outcomes. 

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