WECM Appendix

CIP	Rubric	Number	Course Title	Semester Credit Hrs	Min Cont Hrs	Max Cont Hrs
19.0709	CDEC	1313	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	3	48	96
19.0709	CDEC	1413	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	4	64	112

Course Level:  Introductory

Course Description:  A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children.

Learning Outcomes:  Define developmentally appropriate practices; describe the process of child-centered curriculum development; and develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments. Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood classrooms; prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions; and select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.

Cross Reference(s):  CDEC 1013: Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

CIP Code Description:  19.0709  (Child Care Provider/Assistant)

Year:  2006