Early Education Courses

ECED399 Curriculum Development for the Early Learner (3)

ECED399 Curriculum Development for the Early Learner (3)

This course provides guidance for the development of curriculum, and opportunities to rehearse and improve pedagogies appropriate for early learners. The coursework will promote an understanding of how specific materials and activities are designed to engage early learners in active, healthy play, artistic expression, and exploration of visual art, music, drama, and dance. Design of mathematics and science curriculum that integrates social skills and builds learning communities will be included, along with examination of the learning trajectories for early learners.