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Apr 19, 2024
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EDUC - 225 Early Childhood Development 3
This course will explore the milestones that children typically achieve by the time they reach the age of eight. This course will give a working definition of child development and let educators investigate appropriate practices that impact the caring and teaching of young children. The principles of child development that are emphasized include language acquisition, creative expression, physical, cognitive and social/emotional development. Educators will learn the influences of the learning environment and the importance of intentional planning. The course will focus on gaining knowledge in teaching practices that support building positive relationships with children. The course follows the guidelines of West Virginia Core Competencies for Early Child Care and Education Professionals and the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. A minimum of 35 hours of field experience will be included.
Pre-requisite(s):
ENGL 101 ENGL 101E
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