Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECED 300 Influences and Issues in Early Childhood Education

4 credits
This course covers analysis of trends that relate to early childhood education, including developmental and learning theories. Students will also discuss social and political issues that impact early childhood education and implement strategies for addressing diversity and equity issues in their classrooms.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS in ECE program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Research, review, and analyze trends related to early childhood education programs and learning theories
  • Evaluate teaching strategies and modify based on developmental and learning theories in early childhood settings
  • Analyze how systemic power, privilege, oppression, implicit bias, microaggressions, and stereotypes impact early childhood professionals, families, and children’s development
  • Design and implement strategies based on NAEYC standards to address diversity and equity issues in early learning settings

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of information literacy.

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40