College: Educational Programs

This major focuses on educating and developing young children from birth to age eight. Students gain skills in child development, curriculum planning, teaching methods, family engagement, and educational assessment for careers in early childhood environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of child development.
• Develop skills in curriculum planning and implementation.
• Learn effective teaching methods and instructional strategies.
• Explore family engagement and community partnerships.
• Analyze assessment and educational evaluation techniques.
• Develop critical thinking and reflective teaching practices.
• Understand ethical and professional standards.

Main Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Early Childhood Education
2. Child Development
3. Curriculum Planning and Implementation
4. Teaching Methods and Instructional Strategies
5. Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
6. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
7. Language, Reading, and Writing Development
8. Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
9. Art, Music, and Physical Education
10. Special Education and Inclusion
11. Field Experience/Practicum
12. Capstone Project

Assessment Methods:

• Child Development Reports
• Curriculum Planning Projects
• Instructional Method Demonstrations
• Family Engagement Plans
• Educational Assessment Reports
• Language and Literacy Projects
• Mathematics and Science Lesson Plans
• Integration Projects for Art, Music, and Physical Education
• Special Education Strategies
• Field Experience Reports
• Capstone Projects and Presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Early Childhood Education"
• "Child Development"
• "Curriculum Planning and Implementation"
• "Teaching Methods and Instructional Strategies"
• "Family Engagement and Community Partnerships"
• "Educational Assessment and Evaluation"
• "Language, Reading, and Writing Development"
• "Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood"
• "Art, Music, and Physical Education"
• "Special Education and Inclusion"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge in education and child development.

Major Duration:

Typically 4 years to complete a bachelor's degree.

Certification:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• State-specific teaching licenses for early childhood education

Target Audience:

Aspiring early childhood educators, preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, and professionals seeking careers in early childhood environments. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in early childhood education, support teaching careers, curriculum development, and family engagement.