EDU 227 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Implementation

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: EDU 118 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This method course uses an equity lens, guiding students to build positive interactions and meaningful relationships with children 30 months through 6 years. Students develop and implement culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curricula through observation, planning, implementation, reflection, and assessment (e.g., literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, creative & expressive arts). Each student is assigned an ECLL Instructor who models, supports, and evaluates teaching and learning in the preschool classroom. Weekly participation at the GRCC Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory is required.

Note: Students enrolled in Child Development Lab classes automatically undergo a Criminal Background Check. If, as a result of the criminal background check, or if Grand Rapids Community College learns through an authoritative source, that a student has been convicted of ANY FELONY, or is listed on the Public Sex Offender Registry, the student will be refused lab placement and removed from the course. Complete Policy Information is provided on the GRCC Education Website.

Course Fee: $100.00

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes
General Education Distribution Category Met: None