TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children

3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

1) An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues;

2) course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards;

3) requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations;

4) course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.