P-Teach: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Are you interested in learning more about the world of Early Childhood Education, ages birth-3rd grade?
This course provides an overview of the early childhood profession and the philosophical and historical foundations of services to young children and their families. State and national trends, resources and standards for early childhood care and education, professionalism, and code of ethical conduct are examined. Key areas of ECE professional knowledge are introduced: developmental domains and milestones, developmentally appropriate practice, evidence--based practice and intentional teaching, curriculum models, guidance strategies, family and community relationships, diversity and inclusion, and the leadership skills and organizational climate to support quality early care and education work settings.
This course is offered every year during the fall semester.
This course is concurrent enrollment with CU-Denver. Students earn 3 college credits upon successful completion of this course.
For questions please email Melissa Dole.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- PS3470
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- None
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