Maricopa Community Colleges  CFS278   19966-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/96
CFS278 19966-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education with emphasis on philosophy and curriculum in the preschool years. Observation and participation in school programs required.
Prerequisites: CFS/ECH176 or permission of Instructor.
Cross-References: ECH278
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CFS278   19966-99999 Early Childhood Education
1. Identify the relationship between educational philosophy learning theories and early childhood curriculum. (I)
2. Develop an early childhood curriculum that encompasses art, music, literature, science, math, and language. (II)
3. Develop evaluation and recording procedures for an early childhood curriculum . (III)
4. Identify criteria for adapting an early childhood curriculum for children with special needs. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CFS278   19966-99999 Early Childhood Education
    I. Role of Learning Theories and Educational Philosophy in Early Childhood Curriculum
      II. Organizing the Learning Environment
          A. Blocks, water, cooking and carpentry
          B. Language
          C. Art for the young child
          D. Home living and creative dramatics
          E. Investigation in science and mathematics
          F. Movement
          G. Literature for children
          H. Outdoor play
          I. People and places (culture and social studies)
        III. Evaluating and Recording Creative Learning
          IV. Adapting the Early Childhood Curriculum for Children with Special Needs
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