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Tentative Course Outline
(Subject to Change)
Week
Discussion Topic and Activities
1
Building Community in the Online Environment
2
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3
Ethical Conduct, Statement of Commitment & Lesson Plans
4
Professional Organizations & Memberships, Educational Ladder
5
Observation & Assessment/Family & Community Involvement
6
Developmentally Appropriate Practices & Multiculturalisim
7
Special Needs, Assistive Technology and Learning Environments,
Reporting Child Abuse
8
Midterm & Philosophy of Education Introduction
9
Theories & Theorists
10
Guidance & Play
11
Transitions, Physical Settings & Routines
12
Child Development & Current Trends
13
Peer Edits & Theorists Presentations
14
Lesson Plan Presentations
15
Philosophy of Education Presentations
16
Final Exams and Evaluations