TED 472 - Early Childhood Education: Integrated Arts and Social Studies

Units: 3
Curriculum and instruction for integrated arts and social studies education in programs for birth to five year olds. Focus on integration of the visual and performing arts across the curriculum, family and community cultures. Field component.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally and culturally appropriate theory and practices in arts and social studies education for children birth through five years of age based on the California Infant-Toddler and Preschool Foundations and Framework, NAEYC, and NCSS documents.
Employ methods for engaging family support and involvement in children’s art and social studies education. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of multicultural children’s literature that exposes children to traditions, and values of diverse communities. 4. Identify methods for creating developmentally appropriate arts curriculum that exposes children to cultural traditions and values of diverse communities.