PSYCHOLOGY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the basic theories of early childhood education; 2. Analyze the application of psychological principles in early childhood education; 3. Evaluate the existing curriculum for early childhood education.

Topics:

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