Course Descriptions

ED 110 - Developmentally Appropriate Practices

• Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100

Provides an overview of the basic attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary for working with children birth through age eight, including those with special needs. Introduces concepts of developmentally appropriate practices including health and safety, the value of play, safe and healthy learning environments and appropriate child guidance. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 110, the student will be able to:

• Identify, maintain, and analyze the components of environments for children that promote health, safety, and learning.
• Plan and evaluate age-appropriate and individually appropriate play-based activities specific to curriculum content areas, including children with special needs.
• Explain how play contributes to development and learning for all children.
• Identify appropriate ways to relate to and guide young children, including children with special needs.