ECE 163 - Preschool - Primary Development

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Explores child development and learning characteristics in detail from three through eight years of age, including elements of effective teaching practices for preschool and primary age children. Direct experience observing young children in a group setting will be an important part of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the multiple influences on development and learning.
CLO#2: Identify major child development theories that inform preschool/primary growth and learning.
CLO#3: Explain how culture affects child rearing practices and preschool/primary child development.
CLO#4: Apply observation methods to describe developmental characteristics in preschool/primary-age children. (ILO: Communication)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and writing materials for taking notes and to conduct observations; access to Blackboard via computer.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.