EDU 459 - Early Childhood Curriculum, Organization and Management

This course will deal with the historical, theoretical, and practical issues involved in the organization and management of early childhood programs, with emphasis on “developmentally appropriate teaching applications.” The teacher candidate will explore issues of child development and learning, curriculum development and implementation, assessment, program model evaluation, and professionalism. Emphasis will be placed on early childhood programs for ages four through eight years.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites Pass Praxis Core and EDU 358 or Consent of Instructor