Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0230
Organization's ID:
ECE223
Organization:
Location:
Online
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 working with preschoolers
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to show how the learning environment can facilitate the teaching of preschool children. The use of learning centers is emphasized.

Learning Outcomes:

  • analyze the importance of the child care environment
  • categorize the ways in developing effective curriculum plans that incorporate play-based activities
  • analyze how various types of learning centers enhances a child's learning ability
  • create a learning center design
  • point out the role of the teachers in developing classroom environment
  • prepare your assignment by observing five developmental categories of the preschool children

General Topics:

  • The child care environment
  • Curriculum development
  • Play-based activities
  • Learning center design
  • The five developmental categories of the preschool children
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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