ECE 6620: Child Development and Foundations of Learning

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teaching, MAT
Candidates demonstrate an understanding of child development utilizing research to support instructional planning and teaching young children aged birth through fifth grade. Topics that will be addressed in this course include child development theories, educational/early care environments, play and family engagement. Candidates will utilize the knowledge gained in this course to create high quality learning environments and effective teaching strategies for all learners.