Department of Human & Community Development, University of Illinois

                                                                                                           
                    

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HDFS 206 early childhood curriculum dev

4 hours (lecture-discussion-lab)

Fall and Spring Semesters

Course Objectives

Introduces development of curriculum for children from birth to age five; integrates child development theory and principles with programming for young children in preschool and childcare setting.

Topics

  • Portfolios
  • Lesson planning
  • Motor development portfolios
  • Emotional development
  • Social development
  • Guidance
  • Creativity
  • Language, music and group time
  • Cognitive development: math and science
  • Cognitive development: emergent literacy
  • Anti-bias curriculum
  • Children's literature
  • Inclusion and professionalism

Graded Activities

  • Activity plans (8)
  • Activity implementations (8)
  • Midterm and final evaluations
  • Portfolio

 

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