Introduction to Early Childhood Education

This course is an introduction to early childhood education. Students study the history of the field, including theories and fundamentals essential to quality programming for young children. Course content includes studies of child development framed with an anti-bias lens with respect to diversity in race, culture, gender expression, family configuration, and language. Students learn state health and safety regulations, legal and ethical considerations in teaching, and standards of high-quality teaching practices. Students review the goals, benefits, and appropriate uses of assessment through observations conducted in the Children’s School: QCC’s Early Childhood Education Lab School; local, licensed Child Care program; or public school.