ECH 254 - Diverse Early Childhood/Elementary Classrooms

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Students will examine historical perspectives and contemporary issues facing early childhood/childhood educators in America today. Topics will include beginning the development of a philosophy of education through the examination of trends and alternative teaching philosophies, diversity in the classroom, developing an anti-bias curriculum, collaborating with culturally diverse families and New York Learning Standards.
Prerequisite(s): Either ECH 107 and ENG 102 or EED 103 with a grade of B- or better and ENG 101 with a grade of B or better