ECE 111 - Society, Family, and Diversity in Early Childhood

Credits: 3

In this course, students learn how to encourage children to become contributing members of their society, i. e. the family, the classroom, the community. Emphasis is on goals that encourage the development of the child’s self-esteem and self-reliance. The aspiring teacher candidate learns ways to promote a multi-cultural classroom. Aspiring teachers also learn the importance of field trips and ways to plan and execute successful experiences. Methods of integrating multi-cultural, intergenerational, government, ecology, geography, community living, holiday celebrations, and current events into the curriculum are studied and practiced.

Theory: 3