Education and Child Study 231 - FOUNDATN & ISS EARLY CHILD EDC

The purpose of this course is to explore and examine the basic principles and curricular and instructional practices in early childhood education. Students begin this examination by taking a close look at the young child through readings and discussion, classroom observations, and field-based experiences in an early childhood setting. The course also traces the historical and intellectual roots of early childhood education. This will lead students to consider, compare, and contrast a variety of programs and models in early childhood education.