Content and methods of planning developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative development. Lesson plan formats and daily scheduling will be covered.

This course offers an understanding of theory in children's art, music, and movement activities and their practical classroom application through process oriented and teacher activities.

This historical perspective will guide a study of qualitative books, such as fairy tales, folk tales, poems, and nursery rhymes. The role of the teacher in the child's acquisition of communications skills will be investigated.

Designed to foster understanding of the development of mathematical thinking and the mental ability of the preschool child. The science portion will enable the pupil to become familiar with the concept and techniques of sciencing.

Offers an opportunity to observe children in child care settings, gain understanding of their behavior and evaluate their environments.

Facilitates practical experiences in techniques of early childhood education. Requires qualified supervision in a school or center for preschool education.

This course will emphasize the design and operation of a childcare facility. Classroom exposure will emphasize and assess site selection, building design and supervisory functions, equipment selection, activity planning, scheduling, financing, budgeting, record-keeping, and marketing.