ECED& 160 Curriculum Development

• Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends in curriculum design for early learning environments.
• Apply principles of developmentally, individually and culturally appropriate practice when designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum.
• Evaluate integrated learning experiences supportive of children’s development and learning incorporating national, state and local standards.
• Design curriculum that supports children’s language/communication, cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor and creative development.
• Design curriculum that is inclusive and represents the diversity of children and families.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules, which promote all children’s growth and learning.
• Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modifications of plans.

• plan, implement, and evaluate children’s programs using current child development knowledge
• document children’s skill development and plan programs based on documented observations
• be prepared to create a learning environment that fosters language, social, cognitive, and motor skills in young children
• be prepared to communicate in verbal and written format with the parents
• follow the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) as it relates to early childhood programs