ECED 2703 — PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
This course is based on the foundation of research in child development and focuses on planning and implementing enriching environments with appropriate interactions and activities for young children (ages 3–5 years) including those with special needs, to maximize physical, cognitive, communication, creative, language/ literacy, and social/emotional growth and development. Competencies are based on Standards developed by the National Association for the Education of young Children for quality early childhood settings. Information on Better Beginnings, and the Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards for Birth to 60 months is also covered. A minimum of 4 observation hours are required. This course is part of the Birth through Pre-kindergarten teaching Credential core.