PSYCHOLOGY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the basic theories of early childhood education; Analyze the application of developmental psychology related to the curriculum of early childhood education; Describe the strategies of guidance in early childhood education; Discuss researches and contemporary issues on various topics in early childhood education.

Topics:

1. The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education;
2. The Children and Families;
3. The Teachers and Caregivers;
4. Rationale Supporting, Accountability, Standards, and Assessment in Early Childhood Education;
5. The Physical Environment;
6. Scheduling and Curriculum Planning;
7. Creative Development Through The Curriculum;
8. Physical Development Through The Curriculum;
9. Cognitive Development Through The Curriculum;
10. Language Development Through The Curriculum;
11. Social Development Through The Curriculum;
12. Guiding Routines and Group Activities;
13. Guiding Social Behavior and Helping Children Cope with Stress.