Course Descriptions

ED 263 - Language And Creative Expression Curriculum

• Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ED 110 AND in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100

Theoretical foundation and practice in the planing, implementation and assessment of the language arts and creative expression curriculum. Students must have regular contact with preschool children for implementation of course assignments in a setting approved by the instructor. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 263, the student will be able to:

• Articulate the theoretical foundations and the relationship to practice for each of the language and creative expression curriculum areas
• Utilize a diverse range of appropriate teaching strategies including designing (preschool) indoor and outdoor learning environments that serve as a primary delivery method for language and creative expression curricula
• Plan language and arts curriculum activities consistent with recognized early childhood education content standards
• Write appropriate language and creative expression curriculum plans based on observations of specific children
• Engage with children during play, routines, and planned activities in ways that enhance language and art learning and development
• Use a variety of techniques to assess children's learning and to evaluate the language and creative expression curriculum