EDU 231 Infant, Toddler, Pre-Sch Educ

(Cross listed with IEC 231) This course will focus on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum for very young children. State and national standards and legal guidelines will be addressed. Developing home, school and community relationships will be a focus. Students will develop plans for learning environments to support growth across the domains of social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, physical and aesthetic growth and development. Theoretical models will provide the background for the integration of learning experiences for children with the full range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. Students will focus on the development of models of instruction that emphasize learning through play, inquiry, cooperation, and creative expression. Assessment and evaluation related to identifying individual needs and progress, curricular goals and objectives, and program effectiveness will be a focus. Students must demonstrate fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Field requirement: 7.5 hours birth to age 3 integrated learning opportunities. Prerequisite: EPY 244.