HDFS 374 - Children's Programming/Curriculum Development

Integrating knowledge of child development with early childhood teaching skills is the focus of this course. Students study the principles of designing and evaluating programs that are developmentally appropriate for children. Developing curriculum that is physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, and creatively appropriate will be covered.

Students must work in an early childhood setting or volunteer at least 24 hours in a group setting for children age two to six years. Eight written assignments and one proctored exam are required.

This course is approved by the State of Colorado to help students qualify for certification in Child Care Training.

Textbooks and Materials

Unless otherwise indicated, textbooks and materials are required and can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore.

1. HDFS 374 Course Syllabus (2007)
   McCornack
2. Total Learning: Developmental Curriculum for the Whole Child, 7th Ed. (2007)
   J. Hendricks

Instructors

Barbara McCornack
barbaram4@juno.com

Barbara McCornack is an emeritus assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University. Her current research interest is the application of child development principles to early elementary teaching.

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