EE - 501 Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Credits: 3

Course will introduce candidates to the field of early childhood education, including historical, philosophical, ethical, and social foundations shaping current thought. The course will consider multiple approaches, comparing and contrasting the models of High/Scope, Reggio Emilia, the Project Approach, Head Start, Early Head Start, and Montessori. The course will examine developmentally appropriate practices across content areas.

Prerequisite: ED 502