Early Childhood Education – Methods and Materials
In alignment with New York State’s Early Learning Guidelines, students will examine the 7 core competencies (child development and growth; family and community relationships; observation and assessment; environment and curriculum; health, safety and nutrition; professionalism and leadership; administration and management) to assist children (ages birth to eight years) with their development (physical, intellectual, emotional, social and behavioral, etc.) within the context of formal learning environments.
Subject Code: HUS
Course Number: 106
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify appropriate development that occurs within each age range (birth to 8 years).
2. Describe delays in development that may occur within each age range (birth to 8 years).
3. Identify safe/healthy learning environments using Best Practice Standards (birth to 8 years).
4. Discuss ethical/professional standards for educators as outlined by the New York State Department of Education.
5. Describe strategies used when meeting the needs of individual learners in a classroom setting (guided play, positive reinforcement, social stories, modeling, etc.)
6. Discuss ways to include/engage caregivers in a child’s education at home, school, and within the community.
7. Describe the components of a lesson plan.
8. Design and demonstrate a lesson plan.
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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