EDU 259 Curriculum Planning

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build effective developmentally appropriate approaches that are culturally responsive, equitable, and ability diverse for young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences and indoor/outdoor environments aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand, evaluate, and use developmentally appropriate curriculum to plan for the individual/group needs of young children.

Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Evaluate types of curriculum designed for use with young children.
Design a floor plan for a classroom of preschool (ages 3-5 years) children.
Select furnishings, equipment and supplies needed for a classroom of young children.
Plan developmentally appropriate daily schedules, experiences and adaptive weekly curriculum plans aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and/or the NC public Schools Standard Course of Study.
Evaluate developmentally appropriate daily schedules, experiences and adaptive weekly curriculum plans aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and/or the NC public Schools Standard Course of Study.
Develop an assessment plan for an inclusive early childhood program.