ECEE 1008 - Observation: Constructing ECH Knowledge Base

Credit Hours: 3

Young children from birth to age nine are cared for and educated in diverse early childhood settings. Gives undergraduate students experience in using effective methods for observing young children’s development, environments, interactions, and adaptations while constructing a wide early childhood knowledge base. Emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices and legal and ethical responsibilities. Directs students’ participation with children of different age groups in a variety of early childhood settings through field-based/case study approaches. Includes one hour of class meetings with two-hour field placement per week.