ECED& 160: Curriculum Development

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

Outcomes are aligned with the Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards.

1. Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends in curriculum design for early learning environments.
   Core Competencies: Area II: Curriculum & Learning Environment-General-3e, Area VIII-Professional Development & Leadership-Professionalism in Practice-3b.
   NAEYC: Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Key Element 5a.
2. Apply principles of developmentally, individually and culturally appropriate practice when designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum.
   Core Competencies: Area: II: Curriculum & Learning Environment-General 2k, 2m, 3e.
   NAEYC: Standard 1: Promoting Child Development & Learning Key Elements 1c, 5c.
3. Evaluate integrated learning experiences supportive of children’s development and learning incorporating national, state and local standards.
   Core Competencies: Area II: Curriculum & Learning Environment-2j, Language Development-3g, Social/Emotional Development-3i.
   NAEYC: Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Key Element 5c.
4. Design curriculum that supports children’s language/communication, cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor and creative development.
   Core Competencies: Area II: Curriculum & Learning Environment- Cognitive Development-3g, Language Development-3g, Social/Emotional-3m, Creative Development-3f, Area VII. Program Planning & Development-2c.
   NAEYC: Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Key Elements 5a, 5c.
5. Design curriculum that is inclusive and represents the diversity of children and families.
   Core Competencies: Area I: Child Growth & Development-3g, Area II: Curriculum & Learning Environment-3d.
   NAEYC: Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships Key Elements 2a, 2b, 2c, Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Key Element 5c.
6. Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules, which promote all children’s growth and learning.
   Core Competencies: Area VII: Program Planning-2c, 2e.
   NAEYC: Standard 1: Promoting Child Development & Learning Key Element 1c, Standard 5: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Key Element 5c.
7. Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modifications of plans.
   Core Competencies: Area II: Curriculum & Learning Environment-Language Development-3g, Creative Development-3c, 3d, Area III: Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress-3b, 3d, 3f, 3h, 3k, Area VII: Program Planning & Development-Evaluation-3c, 3f, Area VIII: Professional Development & Leadership-Professionalism in Practice-3a.
   NAEYC: Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families Key Element 3a.