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illiam Howard Taft University
Early Childhood Education
(EDU529)
(3 Units)
This elective course provides an overview of the stages of development and the learning strategies and assessment methods appropriate for the young learner.

By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify stages and typical sequences of development in the young child;
  • Become familiar with observational tools for assessing typical and atypical development;
  • Understand emergent literacy, numeracy and expressive arts; and
  • Understand the socialization process and the influence of family, poverty, and violence on the young child.

Prerequisites: Completion of all Core Courses.

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