EDEC 322 - Early Development and Learning: Preschool through Primary Grades (Three years through age eight)

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, EDEC 321, HUMD 300 or PSYC 317, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: EDSP 436.
Pre- or Corequisites: 2.5 GPA; EDEC 321; HUMD 300, or PSYC 317 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Designed to provide knowledge of the dynamic interrelated physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children three through eight years of age. Theories of development and methods of child study within cultural and family contexts will be addressed. Learning patterns will be identified as will appropriate strategies and practices to enhance and support learning and development. Students will go to preschool settings regularly to observe and interact with preschoolers.