Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

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