EDU 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood

Credit(s): 3
Field observation and research will augment classroom activities and enable students to: describe the role of teacher of young children and devise a plan for their own professional development; trace the historical traditions of ECE and describe their impact on current practice; identify issues and trends in the field and articulate a professional position; analyze and evaluate approaches to ECE using the principles of developmentally appropriate practice and construct a personal philosophy of ECE based on this analysis. Ten hours of field experience in an early childhood setting is required as part of this course.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 095 if taking the course taught in English or SPA 203 if taking the course taught in Spanish
Pre/Corequisite(s): EDU 104 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students enrolled in EDU courses may be subject to CORI/SORI background checks

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