ECED 5340 - Learning Environments

Three credit hours.

This course is within a block of 15 hours of new Early Childhood courses that lead to an endorsement in Pre-K (Ages 3-4). Restrictions will be department-enforced. Students will learn the theoretical base for guiding young children toward becoming cooperative, contributing, self-disciplined, and critical-minded participants in settings for young children. Students will learn how to design and maintain effective learning environments, how to plan a range of activities for children from diverse backgrounds, and how to use basic guidance and interaction strategies to guide children through activities effectively. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as ECED 4340

Prerequisites: Admission to the Program
Corequisites: ECED 5200