High School Course Guide

Early Childhood Curriculum I

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Session
1st Semester, 2nd Semester
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
None
High School Course Number
4621
Dual Credit
WITCC: ECE-158
High School Credits
1 Credit
College Credits
3

Course Description

This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages three through eight years old. Students prepare to utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in the context of children’s family, culture, language, and abilities. Emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, fine and gross motor play.