ECE512 Early Childhood Curriculum

This course is designed to acquaint students with basic concepts and principles of the early childhood curriculum. The emphasis of topics and readings is on numerous definitions of curriculum, orientations toward curriculum, curriculum models in early childhood education, and the philosophical underpinnings of approaches to teaching the young child, including the use of technology. Emphasis is given to the concept of "developmentally appropriate practices," and to analyzing historical developments and current criticisms. Finally, students are taught the role of diversity in curriculum planning, and approaches to child assessment and curriculum evaluation, for all children including those with challenges. Prerequisites: none 2 semester hours