Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of how to guide and support early learning by designing environments enriched with materials and equipment that promote active exploration and engagement. The course examines major curriculum approaches with an emphasis on developing lesson plans and learning experiences appropriate for children under eight years of age. Students will construct a systematic framework for the planning, implementation, organization, and evaluation of activities across key content areas, including art, mathematics, science, music, language arts, and active play. Instruction will highlight intentional, developmentally appropriate teaching practices aligned with state school readiness standards. A minimum of 10 hours of observation in a group care setting is required.
Terms Typically Offered:Fall, Summer
Credits:3.00
Textbook information will be available online for each term's courses 45 days prior to the first day of classes
for the term.
The courses in this catalog are identified by prefixes and numbers that were assigned by Florida's Statewide
Course Numbering System, a system used by all public postsecondary institutions in Florida and 32 non-public
institutions. Seminole State controls the description, credit and content of its own courses.
