Course Description:
This course explores the foundational principles of early childhood education (ECE), focusing on child development, teaching strategies, and best practices for nurturing young learners. Participants will learn how to create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children from birth to age eight.
Target Audience:
- Aspiring and current early childhood educators
- Parents and caregivers
- Church and community leaders involved in child development
- Anyone interested in understanding early childhood learning
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
- Understand the stages of early childhood development.
- Learn best practices for teaching and nurturing young children.
- Develop skills for creating safe and stimulating learning environments.
- Explore age-appropriate teaching methods and materials.
- Gain insight into the role of play in early childhood learning.
- Understand the importance of parental involvement in early education.
