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  Course: ECE 220
  Title:Curriculum Methods Techniques
  Long Title:ECurriculum Development:Methods and Techniques
  Course Description:Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs. Focuses on ages birth through age 8.
  Min Credit:3
  Max Credit:

  Origin Notes: ACC

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
 
 1. Describe the historical and philosophical foundations of early childhood curriculum models and approaches.
 2. Identify the factors affecting the planning of early childhood curriculum.
 3. Identify the characteristics of developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences for all
    children ages birth to 8 years.
 4. Distinguish effective, evidence-based instructional strategies from ineffective strategies.
 5. Distinguish credible sources of developmentally appropriate materials, activities, physical arrangements
    and experiences that promote child development and learning for all children regardless of ability, ethnicity,
    socio-economic status (SES), language, and culture.
 6. Describe how classroom organization, physical arrangement of selected equipment and materials, and implementations
    of developmentally appropriate activities maximize learning in all domains of development with young children.
 7. Design and evaluate learning activities or experiences that address state/national early learning and development
    guidelines and/or academic standards for children birth through age 8 years.
 8. Identify the cycle of intentional and effective teaching in relation to curriculum planning.
 9. Identify developmentally appropriate child outcomes.
 10. Select developmentally appropriate activities that promote identified child learning outcomes.
 11. Practice evidence-based instructional support strategies to carry out learning activities.
 12. Use observation and assessment of children’s learning and development to inform on-going curriculum planning.
 13. Practice adapting curriculum plans to meet the unique developmental and learning needs of every child.
 14. Identify strategies for engaging families in their child’s learning.


 TOPICAL OUTLINE:
 
 I. Create a Caring Community of Learners
 a. Home and culture
 b. Children’s needs, interests and strengths
 c. Meaningful relationships
 d. Individual, small groups, large groups
 II. Teach to Enhance Development and Learning
 a. Developmentally Appropriate Practices
 b. Teacher Decision Making
 i. Intentional Teaching
 ii. Teachable Moments
 c. Authentic Play
 III. Construct Appropriate Curriculum
 a. History and Foundations of Curriculum
 b. Philosophy of Curriculum Models
 i. High/Scope
 ii. Creative Curriculum
 iii. Montessori
 iv. Reggio Emilia
 v. Storybook Journey
 vi. Project approach
 vii. Waldorf
 viii. Other
 c. Approaches
 i. Theme-based
 ii. Emergent-based
 d. Culturally Inclusive Curriculum
 e. Physical Environment
 i. Indoor
 ii. Outdoor
 f. Inclusive Approach
 g. Creating appropriate activities/lessons for all children
 i. Differentiation
  
 IV. Assess Children’s Learning and Development
 a. Observation skills
 b. Authentic assessment
 i. Tools
 ii. Techniques
 iii. Technology
 c. Legal and Ethical considerations
 d. Standards and outcomes
 V. Establish Reciprocal Relationships
 a. Children and families
 b. Team Process
 i. Teamwork
 ii. Communication
 c. Community partnerships and collaborations



 Course Offered At:

  Arapahoe Community College ACC
  Community College of Aurora CCA
  Colorado Community College Sys CCCS
  Community College of Denver CCD
  Colorado Northwestern CC CNCC
  Front Range Community College FRCC
  Lamar Community College LCC
  Morgan Community College MCC
  Northeastern Junior College NJC
  Otero College OJC
  Pueblo Community College PCC
  Pikes Peak State College PPCC
  Red Rocks Community College RRCC
  Trinidad State College TSJC
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