2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 309 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development and Field Study (Teaching Majors)


Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0

This course will provide 21st century Birth-Kindergarten teacher candidates with content knowledge in infant and toddler development. BK student candidates will learn theoretical frames for infant and toddler development, strategies for teaching typical and atypical infants and toddlers, how to develop an appropriate curriculum, how to create adaptive environments, and the importance of working with families. The 60 hour field study allows the BK student candidate first hand field experience in infant and toddler early learning environments. Students are required to develop an inquiry-based integrated unit plan for infants and toddlers.
Prerequisite: EDUC 303  and EDUC 308  and EDUC 350  and PRAXIS I and a GPA of 2.5 or higher and Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisite: EDUC 314