ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. The course also includes an overview of history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experience is required.
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Outcome 1: Identify the foundations of the early childhood profession, its historical, philosophical, and social foundations and how these foundations, as well as current trends and issues, influence thought and practice.
Outcome 2: Describe the diversity of settings, teacher qualifications, types of employment, locations, etc., in the early childhood field.
Outcome 3: Locate professional journals, websites, organizations, and community agencies that support the early childhood professional.
Outcome 4: Identify basic components of quality in an early childhood program setting.
Outcome 5: Identify the goals and basic components of several prominent, theoretical curriculum models and approaches.
Outcome 6: Use the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct to address basic ethical dilemmas in early education.
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