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Theory and Curriculum in Elementary Education


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