ECE 163 - Preschool/Primary Development

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90) or designated placement.

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 Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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)