CPSY5251W: Social and Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education
3 CreditsWriting Intensive
This course traces the history of early childhood education from Plato to the present, as well as explores various program models and the standards movement, including the Minnesota Early Learning Indicators. The course includes lecture, discussion, videos and vignettes, assignments, and requires students to begin developing a personal teaching philosophy. It is also a writing intensive course which incorporates writing instruction and professional writing expectations throughout all course assignments and activities.
prereq: CPSY 2/3301 or equiv.
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