This course focuses on methods of planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool age children (3-5 years old). Topics include theories of preschool curriculum development, children's play, curriculum objectives, lesson planning, daily schedules, assessing child development through the curriculum, evaluation of curriculum effectiveness, and the role of the teacher in facilitating curriculum for preschool children. Curriculum development in all content areas is explored including art, science, literature, music and movement, sensory, language arts/literacy, blocks, dramatic play, woodworking, cooking, math, social studies, multiculturalism, and outdoor play. This course requires 35 hours of field experience in an early childhood classroom. Field experiences are focused learning opportunities that require the student to practice specific skills working with young children. * Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in courses with field experience. If a student fails to meet these requirements, or if the background check is not approved, the student will not be permitted to participate in courses with field experience. * Students must work with the instructor to arrange a field experience schedule and placement site.
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Course ID
102143
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
This course requires field experience in an approved early childhood classroom. Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in field experience. See additional information in the catalog for the ECE program requirements and course descriptions. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes. Course requires field experience. Students must submit a volunteer application and a copy of their driver's license or other appropriate identification to their instructor the first week of class. Obtain the volunteer application online at Education Teacher Prep's website (http://www.tmcc.edu/etp).
Section
2501
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description
Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
251
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
W • Dandini Campus • 08/21/23–12/09/23
Department Phone
673-7185
Notes (For Filter)
This course requires field experience in an approved early childhood classroom. Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in field experience. See additional information in the catalog for the ECE program requirements and course descriptions. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes. Course requires field experience. Students must submit a volunteer application and a copy of their driver's license or other appropriate identification to their instructor the first week of class. Obtain the volunteer application online at Education Teacher Prep's website (http://www.tmcc.edu/etp).
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: ECE 190, ECE 204, ECE 210, and HDFS 201.
Class Subject Abbr
ECE