Course Code & Number
ECE 302
Course Title
Learning Environments
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Understanding the importance of the environment. Establishing an emotionally supportive and equitable environment. Arranging an effective environment, Design considerations, Integrating technology, Special- interest centers, Creating outdoor environments, Creating spaces for families and teachers, Meeting environmental challenges.
Course Objectives
This course aim to design and developed of the physical and social learning environments, program structure, integrating technology, family and staff sections in primary and early childhood education.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. design developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning for young children
2. prepare healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for each child
3. evaluate space, furniture, tools, materials, and toys in the learning environment for early childhood teaching
4. use interactive technologies to extend the possibilities for children’s learning locally and globally
5. employ instruction, interactions, time and children at work using developmentally appropriate strategies
6. collaborate with children, families, and colleagues to build a positive learning climate of openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Think-Pair-Share
Microteaching
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Field Trips
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Peer Evaluation
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Digital Storytelling
Required Reading
1. Curtis, D. & Carter M. (2003). Designs for living and learning: Transforming early childhood environments. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
2. Bullard, J. (2010). Creating environments for learning: birth to age eight. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
26 |
| Online Discussion |
13 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
15 |
| Report on a Topic |
6 |
| Oral Presentation |
5 |
| Web Designs |
10 |
| Mock Designs |
10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
