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Course Description

This course focuses on the theoretical models that underlie teaching and learning in the early childhood setting, birth through age 8 or through Grade 3. Students examine appropriate methods for teaching all young children, explore lesson plan designs, analyze the most effective, research-based teaching strategies to promote student learning, and develop a lesson plan.

This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE:
Attendance and participation are mandatory in all university courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

This course is not available for students residing Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming and individuals who live outside the United States are not eligible to enroll in this course.

Course Objectives

Week 1

  • Describe the components of a lesson plan for young children birth through age 8 or through Grade 3.
  • Compare and contrast different approaches to lesson planning.
  • Explain the role of NAEYC and CCSS Standards in planning and instruction for young children.
  • Determine the information needed to make instructional decisions.

Week 2

  • Differentiate between goals and objectives for the early childhood setting.
  • Create goals and objectives that integrate Webb’s Depth of Knowledge.
  • Write developmentally appropriate objectives aligned to the Common Core State Standards and NAEYC Standards.
  • Explain how a lesson plan objective relates to instruction in birth through age 8 or through Grade 3.

Week 3

  • Identify assessment types appropriate for early childhood including their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Create instructionally sound and developmentally appropriate assessments for birth through age 8 or through Grade 3.

Week 4

  • Compare and contrast the effectiveness of various instructional strategies, including strategies for using technology in the early childhood setting.
  • Demonstrate how to use various instructional strategies to promote student-centered learning.
  • Describe how students’ critical thinking can be promoted through effective questioning.
  • Design a lesson plan for the early childhood setting.

Week 5

  • Compare and contrast early childhood program models.
  • Identify the types of play models relevant to child development.
  • Analyze the importance of play during the different developmental stages to promote student learning and development.
  • Evaluate your personal disposition toward the teaching profession.

Prerequisites

None

Disclaimers

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.

Although our continuing education for teacher’s courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing education for teachers’ courses is not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. More information about eligibility requirements, policies, and procedures can be found in the catalog or please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Apr 09, 2024 to May 13, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
May 14, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Jun 18, 2024 to Jul 22, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Jul 23, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Education
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Aug 27, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
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