Psychological Foundations of Early Development and Education

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ECE 110 Seminar

Course Description:

ECE 110-Seminar explores professionalism in the field of early childhood education. Career pathways in early childhood are discussed, including NYS teacher certification. Students examine different age groups an early childhood professional can work with, analyzing the skills, qualities and dilemmas accompanying age.

Artifact: Professional Development Plan

Social Foundations of Early Care and Education

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of the social context of early care and education. It focuses on the historical, philosophical, sociological, and political foundations of programs for young children, birth to eight years. The following topics will be explored in depth: historical and contemporary theories of early childhood education; multicultural and social ecological factors in early care and schooling, particularly for diverse urban settings; early childhood programming; family and community involvement; advocacy, trends and current issues in early childhood practice. This course requires 30 hours of fieldwork.

Artifact: Advocacy Project