EDEC - 8860 Integrating Instruction in Early Childhood Education (3)

Prepares future teachers to create holistic learning experiences for children through planning of physical and social/emotional classroom environment. Includes exploration, analysis, and evaluation techniques in establishing interest centers, peer relationships, community networks, appropriate activity scheduling, subject integration and extended learning projects. Primary emphasis on preschool and early primary children. Includes attention to culturally diverse populations and special needs children. Equivalent to EDEC-885. Prerequisites: take EDUC-6100, EDEC-8810, EDEC-8820, SPED-2100 or SPED-6101 or equivalent.