Course Code:
CHD2432

Credit Hours:
3

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
700

Course Description:
This course is a study of the techniques of using language arts, science, art, social studies, math, and physical activities with young children with emphasis on interdisciplinary learning.

Instructors:

Kelly Edwards
edwardsk@chipola.edu

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

CCC Outcome 1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of child growth and development.

CCC Outcome 2: Create a developmentally appropriate learning environment that is safe, healthy, respectful and supportive of children and families.

CCC Outcome 3: Develop educational programs that promote the social and emotional development of children.

CCC Outcome 4: Develop educational programs that improve motor, language and cognitive development of children, including literacy development.

CCC Outcome 5: Demonstrate involvement and positive relationships with families and communities.

CCC Outcome 6: Apply principals of screening and assessment.

CCC Outcome 7: Demonstrate professionalism in the field of early childhood education.

CCC Outcome 8: Identify and demonstrate effective program management techniques.

Course-level learning outcomes:

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

The instructor will facilitate class discussions and/or interactions, provide reading materials on professional education and related articles, evaluate clinical experiences and associated papers/journals, and conduct formal evaluations of student lessons/portfolios.