CIEC 6360 Learning Environment and Authentic Assessment

This course focuses on preparing and maintaining the early childhood learning environment. Arranging space and materials, ensuring safety and health, and scheduling and organization of time within the context of developmentally appropriate curricula are the components of the classroom climate. Students will explore ways in which to ensure that the environment reflects and supports the child’s home environment, diversity, languages spoken, special needs, constructivism, cooperative learning, emergent literacy, play, and various learning styles. Students will examine strategies for enhancing social and emotional development in a psychologically supportive environment. Additionally, students will examine formal and informal tools for observing and assessing children’s learning and development.
Credits: 3.0