GENERAL OVERVIEW 

In this course, you will learn about:

In this course, you will learn about early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, child care, preschool, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, child care, preschool, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

To prepare the student 18 years of age or older to work with young children, using a range of skills, and techniques appropriate to individual settings. This course was designed specifically to meet the needs of those students seeking training for the CDA credential.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

This course is open to all people, 18 years of age or older, who want to learn about young children. Those who qualify for special grants or scholarships will be registered accordingly.

Prerequisite:

none