ECE* 222 Methods and Techniques in Early Childhood Education

Credits: 3

The course is designed for those students who have an understanding and knowledge of child development and children. The course will review the philosophical, sociological and pedagogical foundations of education and their applications in early childhood education settings. Students will apply actual principles of learning to the analysis of instructional approaches and curriculum development. This course will expose students to the fundamentals of classroom strategies, effective teaching tools and techniques for children ages 0-8. Observations of early childhood programs will be required.
Prerequisite: ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education