EDU 32 Early Childhood Education: Observation And Curriculum Planning

Introduction and use of alternative formats for recording observations of children. Use of observational data and portfolios to diagnose children's interests, developmental levels, and learning needs. Review of basic principles of child development and their application in the early childhood curriculum. Opportunities to create environments that enhance cultural pluralism. Includes opportunity for observation and participation in an early childhood setting. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.