Introduction to Early Education
General
Prefix
CFS
Course Number
315
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
Foundations, historical and theoretical backgrounds, models of early education, cultural relationships of teachers and young children. Professional viewpoints from national organizations.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations of early childhood education and how these foundations influence current practice.
Outcome
Identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including varied learning styles and performance models and multiple intelligences; and know how to design instruction that uses a student’s strengths as the basis for continued learning.
Outcome
Describe the role and responsibility of the professional early childhood teacher/educator.
Outcome
Explore the effects of societal conditions on children and families, and current issues and trends, legal issues, and legislation and other public policies affecting children, families, and programs for young children and the early childhood profession.
Outcome
Examine research and theory as applied in early childhood education. (Developmentally Appropriate Practice)
Dependencies
Programs
CFS315
is a
completion requirement
for: