EARLY CHILDHOOD

All courses will meet online for synchronous sessions at the times listed. Courses offered for 6 or more CTLE may include asynchronous activities, as noted. Directions for accessing the online course will be emailed upon registration.

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Constructing a Democratic Classroom: Focus on Routines, Rules, and Transitions (Ages 3–9 Years)

outines, rules, and transitions may be thought of as providing the framework for the daily life of the classroom. The way in which they are constructed and carried out strongly affects the social, moral, and academic atmosphere in the setting. What does democracy mean in relation to routines, rules, and transitions? How can children have a voice in determining them? The ultimate goal is not simply to create order, but also to encourage the development of both autonomy and a caring community. Topics to be considered are views of the nature of the child, developmental appropriateness, flexibility, the needs of English language learners and children with developmental variations, issues around power and control, the meaning of resistance, and how routines and transitions relate to academic learning and the various curriculum areas, particularly social studies. Teachers will examine and analyze the structures in their own and each others’ classrooms. Instructor: Candace Barriteau Phaire

Online November 8, 10, 15, and 17*

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM ET *2.5 hours of asynchronous work required 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425 / 1 credit $1,710 Registration Deadline: 11/1

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Play-Based Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom (Preschool–Grade 1)

We will explore the role of play in a content-rich and developmentally appropriate classroom and discuss the theory and application of play as a medium for learning in young children; the assessment of behavior and content through play; and the creation of play/learning environments in a variety of educational settings. In addition, we will learn how to communicate with families to calm their fears and clarify the educational value of play. You will leave with strategies and techniques to expand your current play-based curriculum, in both virtual and socially distanced classrooms, or introduce play-based activities to your traditional setting. Instructor: Soyoung Park

Online November 30 and December 2*

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM ET *1 hour of asynchronous work required in between the sessions 6 CTLE or .6 CEU $295 Registration Deadline: 11/23 TEED654N

The Reggio-Emilia Approach: From Theory to Practice (Ages Infant–5 Years)

The early childhood program found in Reggio-Emilia, Italy, incorporates an emphasis on the learning environment, process versus product, developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of the community of learners. Much of this philosophy reflects the culture of the Italians and is difficult to re-create in the United States. This course is meant to provide an introduction to the approach and will attempt to bridge the Reggio-Emilia theory with American culture. We will view the Reggio-Emilia approach as a means to combat the pushdown curriculum, competition, product over process, and the jumping/ skipping of learning stages we are now experiencing in this country. Instructors: Pat Watkins and Rafa Pérez–Segura

Online October 25, 27 and November 1 and 3*

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET *Additional 2.5 hours of asynchronous work required 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/ 1 credit $1,710 Registration Deadline: 10/18

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The Youngest Scientists: Hands-on Adventures (Ages 3–8 Years)

Bring out the inner scientist in your students and yourself with this course, which includes a wide range of easy-to-do scientific experiments and activities. Using familiar, easily obtainable materials and simple hands-on exercises that illustrate scientific principles, you can learn to make science both accessible and intriguing to children of any age. Some areas covered include: using your senses and scientific tools, science in the air, approaching art and cooking as science, studying living things, and additional adventures in chemistry, physics, electricity, and magnets. The session will address the current educational situation in New York City and the United States and will include strategies and techniques for remote learning. Instructor: Jenny Ingber

Online November 9, 12 16, and 19*

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET *2.5 hours asynchronous work to be completed between November 9 and December 3 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425 / 1 credit $1,710 Registration Deadline: 11/2

“I learned more about how to engage children in science and how to explore science investigations with children in a new way. I loved this class!”