Teaching Early Childhood Education and Care in Higher Education
Course #: ECHD 707
Description:
This course prepares students in the ECEC Ph.D. program to be effective facilitators of learning for college and university students and other adult learners specializing in early childhood education and care. Topics include research on early childhood professional development in preservice and inservice settings, including adult learning, effective content and pedagogy, and assessment. Students will gain skills in course design, syllabus development, alignment of assignments and assessments with student outcomes, and adaptations to the learning needs of diverse adult learners. Reflective approaches to teaching and learning will be emphasized throughout.
Notes:
The course fulfills a requirement in the Ph.D. program in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Pre Requisites: