EDC 356 - The Child’s Place in Society: Families, Schools, and Communities

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to provide theory and pedagogical content knowledge related to developing appropriate curriculum for the early learner considering the child’s cultural background and other diverse cultures within the community. The teacher candidate will develop an understanding of the child’s place in the family, school, and community and how those systems work together. Candidates will develop plans for working with families to build understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures. Prerequisites: HIS 161 or HIS 162, HIS 181 or HIS 182, and HIS 270, and Completion of Benchmark I. The teacher candidate who completes twelve (12) hours in early childhood courses qualifies for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education. The courses required for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education are EDC 201, EDC 215, EDC 315, and EDC 350