EARC 264 Early Childhood Curriculum III

This course includes theory of designing curriculum in various environments, advocacy for children and families, and adapting lesson plans for special needs children. This course requires Idaho Health and Welfare enhanced background check and pediatric first aid/CPR.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

60

EARC 264Early Childhood Curriculum III

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

60

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes theory of designing curriculum in various environments, advocacy for children and families, and adapting lesson plans for special needs children. This course requires Idaho Health and Welfare enhanced background check and pediatric first aid/CPR.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Utilize a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies in early childhood and special education.
• Explain the major concepts of positive behavioral supports and classroom management strategies.
• Explain Project Based Learning and how it integrates with the developmentally appropriate (DAP) content curricula.
• Integrate early childhood theories, curriculums, and philosophies into classroom practice.
• Utilize trauma-informed classroom practices.
• Research current trends and issues with early childhood education.
• Design an advocacy project to support young children.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

A variety of formative and summative assessments will be used to assess the student learning outcomes for this course. Additionally, at the end of the program, students will complete a National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam in the area of Early Childhood Education to meet program learning outcomes. 

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Weekly Discussions Weekly Written Lessons Preparation of lesson plans for Head Teaching Days Midterm Tests Oral Exit Evaluations Weekly seminar attendance Midterm Individual Oral Exit Evaluation