ED 108 - Curriculum, Instruction, & Planning

3 Credit(s)

Participants in ED 108 are provided with an understanding of the various curricular frameworks used in the development and implementation of a PreK-4 and Special Education learning sequences. Emphases include curriculum theory, traditional and alternative models for curricula, research, trends, and current issues in Early Education. Looking at authentic curricular documents (curriculum maps, scope and sequence, frameworks), participants see how curriculum integrates academic standards, instructional strategies, and assessment tasks systematically so that all children can learn. Participants learn how curriculum guides teachers in the selection and design of lesson plans for their grade level, as well as accommodating these plans to meet the needs of differently abled students. Participants reflect on the effectiveness of their plans and review and reteach, based on their experiences and student outcomes. This course includes Stage 1 and 2 Fieldwork.
Requisite(s): ED 100