ECED 145 - Fine Arts Curriculum for Young Children

3 credits

Teaching methods and curriculum development in art, dramatics and music for children from birth to age eight emphasizing practical skills for providing developmentally appropriate art, dramatic play, puppetry, creative movement, and dramatization experiences. Role of music in social emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and aesthetic development and practical skills for providing developmentally appropriate music experiences.

Theory Hours
3 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Explain major early childhood curriculum theories and current trends such as theme-based, emergent, inquiry based, integrated and project approach.
Use a variety of resources, including WA State Guidelines, program standards, and National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practice principles to plan curriculum.
Create curriculum which supports children’s language/communication, cognitive social/emotional, fine/gross motor, and creative development.
Plan developmentally appropriate activities and schedules which promote child growth and learning.
Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests and skills for the purpose of curriculum planning and on-going modifications of plans.