ECED 251 Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs

Prerequisites: ED 101 and ECED 104 or instructor consent
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course examines the principles that guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. It addresses goals and lesson plans; emerging curricula; scheduling; room arrangement and learning centers; materials and equipment; individual, small, and large group activities; and the teacher’s role in developing curricula for an inclusive program that promotes cultural diversity. Ten hours of supervised experience in a program for young children is required.