Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0227
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 52 weeks (135 hours).
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 early childhood education
Description

Objective:

The course is designed to define and explore the fundamental components of the early childhood curriculum, including creativity, sensory experience, curiosity, exploration and discovery, growth in literacy, and concepts of mathematics, science, and social science.

Learning Outcomes:

  • analyze the important elements in the structure of developmentally appropriate programs
  • identify the planning and strategies made by a teacher to ensure an enriching environment
  • categorize the methods of teaching strategies catering to aesthetic and effective domains
  • distinguish between the different teaching strategies catering to language, physical, and social domains
  • create a daily classroom schedule using developmentally appropriate activities.

General Topics:

  • Teaching in Early Childhood Programs, Part 1
  • Teaching in Early Childhood Programs, Part 2
  • The Curriculum, Part 1
  • The Curriculum, Part 2
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • proctored final examination

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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