ECHS 2220 - Planning & Teaching the Early Childhood Curriculum

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: ECHS 1150 and ECHS 1200 all with grade C or better

(formerly ECHS 2100 and ECHS 2110)

Developmentally appropriate strategies for education will be used in planning and implementing the early childhood curricula that includes all developmental and academic content areas for the young child. Students will apply early childhood theory in creating environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for each child. Students will practice using authentic assessment to document young children’s learning. Documentation of a negative TB test, an Internet criminal background check (ICHAT), and DHS Central Registry is required. Students will complete 30 hours of observation in a preschool or child care center with preschool age children.

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4

Location: Center Campus

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