EC 844 - Paradigms of Early Education and Curriculum Design

(4 credits)

Compares and contrasts selected paradigms of learning, with implications for curriculum design. Examines the construction of early childhood curriculum forms, values and objectives, classes of content, and scope and sequence in selected curriculum areas. Evaluates early childhood curricula in light of developmentally appropriate practice.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (EC 730 or EC 731 or EC 809 or FE 802).