EDUC 210 - Instructional Methods of Early Childhood Education

3 hours
Participants in this course are presented an overview of the educational and developmentally appropriate needs of young children. A study of the types of instructional methods for children ages birth through preschool including activity/learning centers, individualization, educational play, media, and their utilization in extending the child’s understanding of art, music, literature, pre-reading instruction, mathematics, natural and social sciences. A further emphasis is placed on organization of balanced daily programs, planning, materials for instruction, assessment, parent communication, classroom environment, and bilingualism. Includes a field experience. Satisfactory completion of field experiences are to be completed concurrently in EDUC 175, EDUC 275, or EDUC 375 . Prerequisite(s): EDUC 280. UG