ECE 3520 - Curriculum and Assessment for Children Birth through Three Years of Age

2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Birth-Five program; ECE 2205.
The course is designed to assist students in developing knowledge and understanding of the principles, components and development of infant and toddler curricula, and strategies of learning for very young children. The 35 hour field experience in an infant, toddler or early learning environment, a requirement of this course, is designed to assist the teacher/facilitator in the application of developmentally appropriate practices with all infants, toddlers and very young children including those with cultural and language differences and/or special needs.

Notes: Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to conducting the field experience.