Building On Children's Natural Curiosity
Children are curious—they want to learn. Build on their natural curiosity by discovering new ways to optimize early childhood learning and learning environments. Develop your skills in observing and interpreting students’ behavior as both individual and group learners and obtain a well-rounded perspective on young children and how they learn.
This Early Childhood M.Ed. program and its dedicated faculty will provide you with pedagogical skills, knowledge of developmental learning and language and literacy, and connections with families and communities.
Key program information for the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Specialization:
- 33 credits (11 courses)
- Courses cover topics that include: developmental learning; early childhood curriculum; literacy, literature, and the arts; first and second language acquisition;
- Action research project
- Classes offered at selected off-campus sites
View the program of study and course descriptions for the C&I Early Childhood program.
SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE
EEDUC 6143 Early Childhood Curriculum: Topics in Math, Science, and Health
Students build upon theory and practice of teaching math, science, and health through planning and implementation of integrated curriculum. Adaptation for all learners, assessment as a tool for improved teaching, and empowering children to be successful problem solvers and investigators will be emphasized. Student-designed curriculum will reflect developmentally appropriate practices. Additionally, students will identify their own strengths and define personal goals for designing math, science, and health experiences and facilitating young children’s learning.
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Yvonne Liu-Constant
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