EDU2142 Early Childhood Education
This course examines how early childhood education positively influences long-term outcomes for young children. Recognizing the importance of social skill development, early education provides an essential opportunity for children to cultivate these abilities. The course will explore the physical and psychological development of young children, with a focus on fostering prosocial behavior and addressing undesirable actions such as aggression.
Students will be able to identify key elements typically found in early childhood classrooms. The development of engaging, age-appropriate activities will be emphasized, ensuring that they are tailored to the developmental stages of the children. The course will also investigate the importance of supporting social skill development in young children and provide techniques for assessing children’s progress under one’s care.
Key Topics Covered
- Recount the Growth and Development of a Child from Birth through Age Eight: Explore the critical developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, and emotional growth from infancy to early childhood.
- Understand the Principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children: A thorough understanding of practices that align with children’s developmental stages ensures effective and age-appropriate instruction.
- Establish an Educational Philosophy: Develop a personal and professional philosophy of education that aligns with best practices in early childhood development and pedagogy.
- Comprehend Methods to Foster a Child’s Social Development: Examine strategies for guiding young children in their social development, focusing on fostering positive interactions and emotional intelligence.
- Enhance Parent-Teacher Interactions through Various Approaches: Learn diverse techniques to strengthen communication and collaboration with parents to support children’s development.
- Implement Various Curriculum Models for Child Learning: Explore and understand different curriculum systems designed to optimize learning experiences for young children.
- Understand the Role of Technology in Early Childhood Education: Analyze how technology can be effectively integrated into early childhood education to support learning and development.
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Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to successfully pass a final exam for the course.
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- (2017) A Principal (and Mom) on School Discipline. Laura Schweizer. Parents. (Online). http://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/strategies/a-principal-and-mom-on-school-discipline-/
- (2014) Rethinking Challenging Kids-Where There's a Skill There's a Way | J. Stuart Ablon | TEDxBeaconStreet. Ted Talks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuoPZkFcLVs
- (2014) The Surprising Truth About Discipline in Schools: Nick Morrison, Forbes. (Online) https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2014/08/31/the-surprising-truth-about-discipline-in-schools/#3451bdbe3f83
- (2014) What Makes a Great School Leader? Elena Aguilar https://www.edutopia.org/blog/qualities-of-great-school-leader-elena-aguilar
- (2012)Keys to Effective Behavior Management. Team TVs. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0JzEgEq3U8
- (2021) 20 Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/classroom-management-strategies/
- (2020) Research-backed strategies for better classroom management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_v_G7ub-n0
- (2007) Theories of School Discipline. S J Mohapi. The University of Pretoria. Chapter 2 (PDF) http://www.repository.up.ac.za/bitstream/handle/2263/24822/02chapter2.pdf?sequence=3
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