EDUC 315 - Nature-Based Learning: Planning and Implementing Curriculum and Instruction for Early Childhood

Students will be introduced to nature-based early childhood curriculum models for preschool and primary-age children. Students will learn how to implement high quality early childhood practices as well as high quality environmental education practices. Students will have opportunities to plan developmentally appropriate large and small group activities, appropriate transitions, behavioral strategies, activities supporting inquiry-based learning, and supporting children’s individual differences through in class assignments and clinical experiences.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: EDUC 313 and EDUC 314
Corequisites: EDUC 316