ECH 215 Teaching Pre-K

Fall, Spring

This course introduces key concepts related to the development, cognition and learning of the Pre-K student. Course concepts include an overview of preschool curricula, history of early childhood education, and a study of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based learning activities across subject areas. The course also includes an overview of theoretical program models; different types of PreK programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for PreK learners. This course is designed to provide beginning teachers with the information required to build the knowledge and skills necessary to teach the PreK learner. Prerequisite: EDU 200.

3 credit hours.