EDPE 2255 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Primary Education

This course examines various components involved in developing high quality programs for children birth through 5th grade. Students learn about the physical space children inhabit and how the child interacts with the space. The course involves a study of appropriate methods required to create an educational environment that is nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming for all children to explore. Discussions around developmentally appropriate practice ensure that students understand the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language needs of young learners. Students gain an understanding of these needs through a study of major learning and childhood development theories. Learning is demonstrated through designing appropriate learning activities and applying knowledge of theories.

Credits: 3

Prereq: EDPE 1150 and EDUC 1115
Lecture hours: 3