EDUC 341 Curriculum and Strategies in Early Childhood Education
Candidates learn about content areas and instructional strategies in early childhood education including language arts, science, mathematics, community studies (e.g., social studies), art, and music. Candidates use this knowledge to design and evaluate an 1) integrated curriculum unit that promotes positive development as well as respectful relationships with families and 2) lessons that are aligned to NAEYC standards. Candidates develop a child portfolio to practice documenting and assessing behavior and using available resources to promote supportive interactions with children and their families aligned to NAEYC standards. Attention is given to learning a continuum of teaching strategies for developmentally effective approaches and to identifying oneself as an early childhood professional. Field-based placement in early childhood education settings, such as childcare centers or kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classrooms is required in this course.