EDUC X385.J - Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education Training: Pedagogical Practices and Curricular Approaches

Course Description

Introduction to a constructive approach that encourages young children to be active participants in their own learning process as they explore different environments. Illustration of ways for teachers' to organize and plan activities that promote learning across cognitive, social and physical domains. A brief description of how various early childhood curricular approaches differ in structure, materials and emphasis.