Methods in Early Education

General

Prefix

CFS

Course Number

423

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Review knowledge of basic concepts of curriculum, materials, and methodology necessary for services to young children in inclusive educational settings. This course includes the UDWR through the completion of the Teacher Work Sample. Students must earn a B- or higher grade in this course to continue on to CFS 460, Student Teaching in Early Education, where the TWS assignment is completed.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Design lesson and unit plans for young children that incorporate multicultural and multilingual strategies that meet the needs of all learners.

Outcome

Identify resources for planning and creating learning activities for young children.

Outcome

Practice developing and implementing lesson plans with young children.

Outcome

Create an assessment plan for learning segments.

Outcome

Analyze context for learning when preparing lesson plans.

Outcome

Design and implement strategies for creating a supportive, cooperative, and equitable child friendly room.

Dependencies

Programs

CFS423 is a completion requirement for: