ED633 Family & Community Resources in Early Childhood
This course will focus on children from birth to eight years of age. It will explore a developmentally appropriate sequence of theory and applications about the interplay between family and community and the lives of children as well as implications for schooling at the preschool, kindergarten and primary levels. Cognitive development as it relates to appropriate socialization in the family and community units will be considered. Pedagogical theory, including the elements of the N.J. Early Childhood Education Program Expectations will permeate the course.