Prerequisite
ECE 330
Course Description
Focus is on essential elements of emergent curriculum design. Students will examine ways to create integrated, meaningful curriculum units that are aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program standards and build on young children's personal interests and prior knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of key elements of curriculum by developing curricula units that include writing of goals and outcomes; identify age appropriate activities that actively engage young children; and include age appropriate assessment measures. Particular attention will be paid to integrating the arts across content areas. Community and family involvement will be stressed.