EDU 3331 - Related Arts and Cultural Studies for Early Childhood

Credits: 3
This course examines theoretical perspectives, concepts, and standards to inform developmentally appropriate, culturally, and linguistically relevant pedagogy in early childhood social studies and related arts. The course content includes history, geography, economics, civics, and politics with a focus on facilitation of disciplinary inquiry and integration of creative arts as a means to reflect upon culture, language, family, community, and history. Candidates investigate, engage in the process of, and apply the use of pretend play, games, storytelling, field trips, and the arts (music, acting and visual art) so that early childhood students develop abilities to understand their own and others’ cultures, creativity, counter biases, and make informed decisions as members of society. Candidates will engage in the creative process by creating and integrating original plays, games, stories, and art activities to highlight the history, geography culture, language, community, and history of various cultures.
Prerequisite(s) EDU-3330 with a grade of C or higher; Minimum required score for Praxis, SAT, or ACT, or permission of department chair
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression