Curriculum Development | Grays Harbor College

Course Number:

ECED&160

Course Credits:

5.00

Course Description:

Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8). 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Prerequisites:

Course Outcomes:

Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends such as theme-based, emergent, inquiry based, integrated and project approach.
Use a variety of resources, including WA State Guidelines, program standards, and National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practice principles to plan curriculum.
Create curriculum which supports children’s language/communication, cognitive social/emotional, fine/gross motor, and creative development.
Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules which promote child growth and learning.
Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modifications of plans.