Course Syllabi

Methods of creating effective communication and cooperation with families through effectively using observation, utilizing and implementing positive guidance techniques while taking into consideration culture and diversity

Methods to explore the normal sequence of social and emotional development and its relation to guidance and the communication process

An overview of how young children learn.

Theories, trends and research in the development of children 0 to 3 years old. Emphasis on the principles of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and methods to implement an anti-bias multicultural curriculum.  

An overview of how preschool children learn through examining theories, trends and issues of the preschool years taking into consideration early literacy skills.

Methods to implement an anti-bias multicultural curriculum.

Techniques for helping children increase awareness and appreciation of their natural environment.

An introduction to children's literature.

Construct creative media activities for children.

Methods for offering role-playing activities for young children.

Methods for providing block play in the early childhood curriculum.

Methods to use music and creative movement in the early childhood curriculum.

Analyze the development of reading and writing skills for young children.

Practice in theories, trends, and principles of cognitive growth and development of infants and toddlers.

Methods to effectively observe and record characteristics and developmental stages of infants and toddlers.

Language development for infants and toddlers.

Social and emotional development of infants and toddlers as it relates to discipline.

Physical development in infancy.

Social and emotional development of infants and toddlers.

Methods to explore the normal sequence of social and emotional development of infants and toddlers.