This course is a continuation of ECE 211, focusing on the theories, methods and materials of curriculum planning in early childhood education (preschool to second grade). The emphasis in this course is on providing developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments and experiences that encourage foundational social scientific, mathematic and scientific thinking and skills in young children. The following topics are explored in depth: social studies as a lens by which young children can explore our diverse ethno-cultural society and their place in it; the use of materials and play-based techniques to facilitate ways of constructing everyday mathematical ideas; the creation of environments and experiences that stimulate children’s scientific curiosity and playful exploration of our natural and human-made world; the use of block/construction and cooking experiences for the integration of social studies, mathematics, science, literacy and the arts. Course work includes workshops in planning and implementing inquiry/play-based experiences for young children.
Artifact: Learning Experiences Unit
ECE 312 - Activity Plan Revised Final AH-2(1) ECE 312 - Social Study Activity Plan Revised Final AH-2(4) ECE 312 - Math Activity Plan Revised Final AH-2(1)Curriculum for Young Children II
ECE 312 - Learning Experience Unit Commentary - Revised _1_(1)Course Description:
