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Sep 07, 2024
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EDEC 245 - Early Childhood Developmental Themes Credit(s): 3
This course will explore themes in early childhood: attachment, separation, autonomy, accomplishment, and failure. A foundation in which individual developmental needs of children can be assessed by parents and teachers will be provided. Early childhood themes will be looked at in the context of the dominant culture child, the bi-cultural child, and the child with disabilities. Students will be introduced to the techniques of observing, recording, and interpreting the behavior of children. Students will examine research, theories, issues, and stages in a social/political context. Students will learn the importance of parents as children’s first and most important teachers. (Fall Semester)
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to - Recognize how the themes of early childhood influence and impact learning and behavior in group settings.
- Understand early childhood themes in a social/political context.
- Understand and respect diverse families and their influence on children.
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