EDEC 322 - Early Development and Learning: Preschool Age (Three to five years)

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: EDEC 321, EDEF 300 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: EDSP 436.
Designed to provide knowledge of the dynamic interrelated physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children three to five 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.