BKED 280 Guiding and Supporting Young Learners
This course focuses on the needs of children in relation to group settings, curriculum decisions, and the design of early learning environments. Current issues and trends of early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, curriculum models, the role of the caregiver (family and/or teacher), the process of guiding and teaching, and the facilitation of development and learning of young children who are culturally, linguistically, social-emotional, and ability diverse are explored. Upon completion, students should be able to explain how young children are taught, cared for, and supported in early learning environments. The impact of atypical social-emotional development and its effects will be analyzed as will the importance of adult-child relationships and interactions. Students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of current best practices, rules and regulations, curriculum, and the importance of creating developmentally appropriate and culturally appropriate, supportive environments.
Offered
As Needed