EDEC 5470 - Constructions of Guidance in Early Childhood Classrooms

3 hours

Explorations of theories of guidance, classroom organization, and pedagogical consistency that can be used in learning environments for young children and the diverse perspectives that are represented by those theories. Emphasizes familiarity with children and their diverse life experiences throughout the early years (birth to 8 years of age) as a foundation for the construction of quality learning environments for those who are older (ages 5–8 years) in elementary school kindergarten through grade 3 classrooms. Fifteen (15) hours of observation are required.

Prerequisite(s): None