EDU101

An introduction to the major components of an early education and care program including, environment, relationships, theories of learning, play, and technology. Topics include a history of the profession, culture and society, current issues and advocacy within the field. Students explore what it means to teach and care for young children, examine assumptions about young children and the teaching-learning process, and begin to construct a personal philosophy about educational practices with young children. This course meets the requirement for Introduction to Early Childhood Education in the ECE Foundational Certificate.
Special Requirement: Students must complete 2 hours of field observation in an early education and care program approved by the department chair. Students provide their own transportation.
NOTE: A grade of C- or higher is required in order to proceed to courses with a prerequisite of EDU 101 (i.e. EDU 201, EDU 215)
Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement