GED-653 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood & Elementary Education
This course develops an integrated view of problems of curriculum and instruction at the early childhood and elementary level including analysis and evaluation of significant curriculum practices. The interrelationships between current issues in curriculum development, socio-cultural and political influences, and the needs of the learner is examined and explored. Emphasis is placed on developing curriculum for early childhood programs that are progressive, considerate of the developmental needs of the younger learner, encourage preparation for academic learning and social communication, and cognizant of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Alternative assessment and early childhood readiness assessment is also examined.