ECH 6301 - Using Best Practices to Support Intentional Teaching of Young Learners

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Graduate/post baccalaureate standing and department approval.
This graduate level course will focus on the definition and application of intentional teaching. Students will learn to integrate and promote meaningful learning in all domains, using best practices and advanced approaches. Research, theory and application of engaging young children through the use of developmentally appropriate practices will help students define the curriculum framework and approaches to planning for effective learning. The focus will be on strategies for integration of the content areas with emphasis specifically on addressing the use of DAP technology, materials for ESL learners, environments for literacy and language development, approaches for building family involvement and resources for community relationships.