ECYD 1350 - Curriculum Planning and Implementation

3 Credits
Prerequisites ECYD 1250, ECYD 1215

This course provides an advance level examination of learning in early childhood. Students will examine program and curriculum models consistent with best practice in the profession as well as various short- and long-term planning strategies employedby early childhood teachers. Learning trajectories for early childhood content areas will be examined and students will practice selection of developmentally appropriate learning goals, activities, materials and instructional strategies. Use of assesment data to guide the development of individually appropriate and responsive curriculum will be emphasized.To complete this class, students are required to spend 10 hours per semester observing and interacting with young children in an approvedommunity-based early childhood program. Prerequisite: ECYD 1215 & ECYD 1250. NOTE: This course requires a MN OHS criminal background study including fingerprints.

Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus.

Learning Outcomes
Describe the learning trajectories for various content areas addressed in early childhood.

Demonstrate use of short and long-term planning strategies.

Write activity and lesson plans that meet standards of professionalism and demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and learning within the content are.

Use knowledge of children’s differing abilities and assessment information to modify, adapt, or individualize plans for learning activities.

Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in planning of learning environments, materials, and experiences and in adapting to teachable moments during plan implementation.

Demonstrate reflective practice and the ability to act on constructive feedback regarding planning and implementation of curriculum.

Examine and compare curriculum and program codes.

Design and demonstrate developmentally appropriate learning activities in a variety of content areas and using multiple instructional strategies and professional communication skills.