CHLD 232 - Curriculum Development and Assessment II

Credit(s): 5
Contact Hours: 5

This course will focus on the assessment/observation/curriculum development cycle including the role of teachers in and importance of play in early childhood learning and development. Curriculum development and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities to promote physical, cognitive and social-emotional development with an emphasis on STEM; science, technology, engineering and math for early childhood education will be included. Artifacts demonstrating competency in NAEYC Standards will be collected for professional capstone portfolio development. An 80-hour practicum is required and will include observation/practice with children ages birth-eight years in at least one of the following settings: home care or center-based program; Head Start; or early elementary school. A criminal history background check, central registry clearance, and physical examination and TB test are required. Prerequisite: CHLD 103.