3-3-0

Students participating in this introductory course, taught in an authentic, primary classroom environment, will explore the principles and practices which are germane to organizing and operating the classroom for learners in kindergarten through and elementary school. They will examine typical early childhood programs emphasizing active learning, the role of play, the physical environment, materials and organizational components including criteria for creating and evaluating the quality of the environment for children in kindergarten through elementary school. Attention will be paid to the teaching of all subjects including moral and religious education.