Development of Early Childhood Programs
Issued by
Northeastern State University
The student will become knowledgeable of the theoretical basis and child development needs which underlie various program models and the skills, methods and materials emphasized in each type.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Earner must complete: ECED 5313 with a grade of B or better.
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SLO 1. Identify leaders in early childhood education (past and present) and describe their roles in the education of young children.
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SLO 2. Identify and describe theories of child development that have influenced early childhood education.
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SLO 3. Trace society’s changing perspective of children and the resulting programs for young children.
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SLO 4. Identify and describe early childhood programs which have been developed to meet the needs of a diversified population.
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SLO 5. Identify essential features of 4-8 year-old children’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
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SLO 6. Evaluate an early childhood learning environment and making recommendations as needed.