ECED& 160: Curriculum Development

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Class Program

Early Childhood Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092526

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Investigate learning theory, program planning, tools and methods for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in children birth through age 8 utilizing developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive practice.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ECED& 105 and EDUC& 115

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends in curriculum design for early learning environments.

Apply principles of developmentally, individually and culturally appropriate practice when designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum.

Evaluate integrated learning experiences supportive of children’s development and learning incorporating national, state and local standards.

Design curriculum that supports children’s language/communication, cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor and creative development.

Design curriculum that is inclusive and represents the diversity of children and families.

Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules, which promote all children’s growth and learning.

Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modifications of plans.

Core Topics

Early Childhood Curriculum Theories and Current Trends
How to develop Early Childhood Curriculum that addresses all the developmental domains
Developing Curriculum for young children that is based on the observation, data collection and individualization cycle
Promoting children’s development of age appropriate, self-regulated behaviors by using routines, schedules and classroom design
Building children’s understanding of their own and other cultures by providing cultural experiences familiar to the children
Plan and adapt culturally and linguistically appropriate curricula including the selection of materials appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
Washington State Approved ECE “Since Time in Memorial” Curriculum