In the kindergarten years, the focus is on the instruction of the whole child. Teachers in the early years are faced with the challenge of planning learning opportunities that will help students develop emotionally, socially and academically. This course will build on what you already know about students in the early years and the instructional …
This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I. Students will explore curriculum and program development in greater depth as well as examine effective implementation strategies for the Kindergarten program. This course will place emphasis on the application of childhood development theories in order to design and implement play-based education. …
Children in the Kindergarten years learn best through planned, purposeful play in an environment that embraces childrens diverse stages of social, emotional and academic development. In this course, teachers will enhance their professional knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices for Kindergarten children and use this knowledge to design learning experiences for their students. This course will …
This course examines professional leadership in Kindergarten education. Students will use the knowledge and skills gained in Kindergarten Part I and Part II courses to develop leadership skills with a focus on conceptual frameworks for early childhood education, curriculum planning, the instructional setting, and assessment and evaluation. Textbook Required Credit Weight: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Certificate of …
In Kindergarten parts 1 and 2, the primary focus was on building a solid foundation for your classroom practice. The Kindergarten Specialist course extends the knowledge and skills of prior courses continuing to focus on theory and practice in the education of students in the early years. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to …
