ECD 163+ - Early Childhood Methods and Materials

3 credits

A study of the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from three to eight years of age. Emphasis will be placed on language/literacy development, mathematics, science, and the arts. Consideration will be given to researching and comparing Early Childhood Curricula and designing an appropriate environment for learning. Together, ECD 160 and ECD 163 meet the 90 hours of approved training for senior staff members required by the Office of Child Care of the Maryland State Department of Education. [SPRING] Three lecture hours per week and 15 hours of field experience over the duration of the course.
Prerequisite(s): ECD 160.