10307166 ECE: Curriculum Planning
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit course examines the components of curriculum planning in early childhood education. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; examine the critical role of play as it relates to curriculum planning; establish a developmentally appropriate environment; integrate Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) into curriculum; develop activity plans that promote child development and learning; develop curriculum plans that promote child development and learning across all content areas; analyze early childhood curriculum models.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    follow the guidelines of "Anti-bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves" or a similar anti-bias resource
    define Anti-Bias Education and how it relates to the way children learn, grow and develop
    identify equipment, materials and aesthetics of an environment that is inclusive and free of bias or stereotypes
    plan curriculum activities to address diversity and promote anti-bias perspectives

  2. Examine the critical role of play as it relates to curriculum planning
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or in written products
    individually and/or in small groups
    in the classroom
    Criteria
    how children play across all age groups, 0-8 years
    the teacher/care giver's role in facilitating play
    how play opportunities foster development/learning in all domains
    how observational skills support assessment and curriculum planning
    how hands-on activities promote child development in all areas (i.e. dramatic play)

  3. Establish a developmentally appropriate environment.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or in written products
    individually and/or in small groups
    in the classroom
    Criteria
    all of the different curricular areas
    developmentally and age appropriate equipment and materials
    a variety of learning centers
    an analysis of how the physical/aesthetic environments support growth, development and learning

  4. Integrate Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) into curriculum.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or in written products
    individually and/or in small groups
    in the classroom
    Criteria
    you define DAP
    you distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate curriculum practices (i.e. alternatives to calendar time)
    you incorporate DAP into curriculum plans
    you examine the current issues and trends regarding the use of technology in a classroom with young children

  5. Develop activity plans that promote child development and learning.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or in written products
    individually and/or in small groups
    in the classroom
    Criteria
    includes all required component parts
    reflects Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
    includes an accurate and reflective assessment of the activity
    incorporates the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

  6. Develop curriculum plans that promote child development and learning across all content areas.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or in written products
    individually and/or in small groups
    in the classroom
    Criteria
    include all required component parts
    are developmentally appropriate for the age group
    include an accurate and reflective assessment of the plan
    reflects Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

  7. Analyze early childhood curriculum models.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or in written products
    individually and/or in small groups
    in the classroom
    Criteria
    includes the role of the teacher in each approach
    includes model-specific techniques and materials
    incorporates the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
    includes role of environment