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2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 455 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Care


The participants examine the research for making thoughtful and informed decisions about early childhood education and care. Topics of study include the importance of play; developing appropriate social/emotional, cognitive/language, and physical environments; working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children; and the importance of working with families of young children. Participants will evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and families.

Credits: 3 s.h