Course Description
Theory and curriculum in elementary education.
Athena Title
Theory and Curriculum in EDEL
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDEL 7020E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Student will identify historic influences on Elementary education. Student will compare and contrast current approaches to Elementary education. Student will examine the theoretical and practical bases guiding learning and teaching in Elementary education. Student will analyze and synthesize developmentally appropriate practices.
Topical Outline
Historical influences, high scope curriculum, Reggio Emilia, project approach, Montessori, anti-bias curriculum, constructivism, developmentally appropriate curriculum