Prerequisite
No prerequisites.
Course Description
Focus in on the planning, design, and organization of the physical learning environment in early childhood classroom. The course includes general guidelines for organizing space and materials to promote active learning. To understand how the physical setting contributes to an all exclusive learning experience for all children. The student will learn how to design a well-protected environment of the safety and welfare of the children. This course will integrate philosophical/theoretical frameworks and their impact on early childhood environments. The student will directly observe children at play and document their interactions in their physical learning environments (indoor/outdoor). The student will develop the optimum physical learning environment to encourage children to think creatively, problem-solve, make decisions, and expand their thinking skills.