ECE 100 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education.

(Formerly EDU 235). (3).

Focus on underlying principles and philosophies of early childhood education and how children learn. Programs, curriculum, and child development in social, cultural and historical contexts. The teacher as facilitator of learning examined through study of professionalism and reflective teaching, equity in education, and parental involvement. Multicultural education, educational technology, and inclusion of special needs children into the classroom presented in depth.