SEMESTER 3

Early Literacy Foundational Skills

This course covers concepts, materials, and teaching strategies for early systematic reading and writing instruction specific to phonological and phonemic awareness, concepts of print, letter-sound correspondence, emergent writing, and listening and reading comprehension.

SEMESTER 3

Creativity and Play in the Early Childhood Classroom

This course examines and explores equipment, materials, and activities that promote creativity and play through developmentally appropriate practice, child-centered learning, and programmatic planning for ages three (3) to five (5).

SEMESTER 3

Child Development

This course covered the developmental characteristics of children from birth to 11 years; overview of current theory and research; environmental factors and their effects on attachment, learning, and development of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social abilities; the influences of disabilities and risk factors; and implications for care and guidance.