ECE 311 Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods

Week 1

Discussion 1, Teaching Philosophy and Curriculum

Discussion 2, Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Week 2

Discussion 1, Early Childhood Development and Curriculum

Discussion 2, Growing and Learning

Week 3

Assignment, Mandated Curriculum vs. Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Discussion 1, Six Types of Involvement

Discussion 2, Environments That Reflect Our Values and Beliefs

Week 4

Discussion 1, Classroom Management

Discussion 2, Start Planning

Week 5

Final Paper, Philosophies, Theories and Concepts in Early Childhood Classrooms

Discussion 1, The Importance of Play

Discussion 2, Technology and Young Children