Course Syllabi

Procedures and practices designed to protect the health of young children in early childhood programs.

Prepare methods and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for children in an early childhood program.

Methods of Scheduling and lesson planning designed to meet the needs of young children in a variety of early childhood settings.

A study of techniques for effectively observing and recording children's characteristics and behavior. Appropriate ways to use child observations are included.

To develop methods of effective communications and cooperation between parents and early childhood program setting.

A study of the preschool child's prepared learning environment: indoor, outdoor and community aspects. Focus on learning centers, use of developmentally appropriate materials, routines and schedules.

Techniques and practices that encourage children to take responsibility for their own actions within a formal group setting.

Methods for incorporating active parent and community involvement within Early Childhood Programs.

Planning and implementing nutrition education in the early childhood program.

An overview of how young children learn.

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.