Early Childhood Education: Practice and Pedagogy
EDST 322
Fall 2026
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01
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In this intensive course, students will examine contemporary research about early child development, education, policy, and practice. Course topics will be driven by current debates in the field, the interests of the group, and the questions that naturally emerge from the practicum placement experience. Such topics include: assessment and documentation of learning in early childhood settings; the unique functions of exploratory play in human learning and development; curriculum design and developmentally appropriate practice; the child-care work force; and the role of government and politics in ECE. In addition to reading primary sources and working within early childhood classrooms, we will benefit from conversations with experts actively working to integrate research, practice, and policy.
Students will spend a minimum of 2 hours per week working in an early childhood education (ECE) setting, such as a preschool, infant/toddler room, or early elementary class. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS EDST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Education Studies Minor)(Education Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Reutzel, D. R. (Ed.). (2013). Handbook of research-based practice in early education (Vol. 1253). Guilford Press. ISBN: 1462519253 Various journal articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
weekly written reflections, learning story documentation, field placement curriculum final project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students in this course are required to complete 2 hours/week in an early childhood setting.
POI to enroll. Prospective students should send the instructor an email with (1) a short overview of their previous coursework and/or direct experience related to developmental psychology, early childhood education, and/or education studies and (2) a brief paragraph outlining their interest in this practicum experience.
This course satisfies both the pedagogy and practicum requirement for the EDST major and minor. |
| Instructor(s): Brockman,Emmy Times: .M..... 07:10PM-10:00PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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