EDU 209 - Preschool Curriculum & Field Experience

Hours: 3

This course is designed to survey and give students the knowledge and skills of a variety of curriculum and teaching strategies needed to provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for children 3 to 5 years of age. Application of intentional teaching for developmental and academic areas will be discussed. Reflection on students own practice to promote positive outcomes for children will be emphasized. Students will meet in class 3 ours per week with an additional 10 hours of field experience in an approved preschool Head Start of School District setting with children 3 to 5 years of age. The experience will address observing, documenting, and applying knowledge to creating developmentally appropriate curriculum for children 3 to 5 years of age.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 215