Course Syllabus

Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Syllabus

EDUC 510

Sal Vascellaro
January 2016 | Bank Street Graduate School of Education

This syllabus for Bank Street Graduate School of Education's Curriculum in Early Childhood Education course outlines a topic schedule, readings, and assignments. The course aims to integrate developmental theory with practice as candidates plan, develop, and reflect on a variety of curriculum experiences that meet the diverse needs of children from preschool through 3rd grade. The course has a heavy emphasis on play-based learning and focuses on the content area of social studies. Assignments include a written observation and analysis of a dramatic play episode, a school and class context analysis, and curriculum analysis.

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