EDUC 222

Early Childhood Curr-Physical

Course Description

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 115, ENGL 103W, ENGL 103, or ENGL 104, or satisfactory test scores placing into ENGL 103W or higher. Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 115 allowed. This course focuses on learner centered, culturally responsive, curriculum design and assessment to support motivation and engagement for whole child development. The foundational emphasis is formative assessment as the core practice for lesson plan development and curriculum implementation. Topics include: the role of play, aesthetics in the learning environment, facilitating and focusing on the development of creativity and problem solving as a tool for learning, physical development and observation, planning and assessment. This course meets Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Clinical Experience Requirements in the category of student contact hours for B-K and PK-3 grade bands. This course requires a minimum of 23 hours of observation/field experience. This course aligns to MDE B-K and PK-3 standards for teacher preparation and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards and Competencies; ECE I and II. [Semesters Offered: Spring]