Mar 15, 2026  
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CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs



A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to

  • Define developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development.
  • Develop guidelines for creating learning environments.
  • Describe teacher roles in early childhood classrooms.
  • Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions.
  • Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 48



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