ECEO 405 - Topics of Early Childhood Education

(2 credits)

This course provides students with early childhood education fundamentals, including examining the history, theory, trends, and contemporary issues in early childhood education as well as the role of the early childhood teacher, families and communities. In addition to covering the foundations of early childhood education, this course also examines community relationships and resources needed to support physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development. Major theories and theorists are explored including: Rousseau, Froebel, Montessori, Skinner, Dewey, Vygotsky, Bandura, Gardner, Malaguzzi, etc. Modern social policy and issues that affect the health and safety of children are also included in the course content. This course will provide students with knowledge of legal structures and policies about early childhood education. Prerequisite: Admission to the ECEO Program. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course may be retaken once due to student withdrawal or earning less than a C grade.

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