Curriculum Development ECH 2123
Course Philosophy and Instructor Requirements
Philosophy: This course is designed provide students with an understanding of various child curriculum
material available and how to implement and assess the curriculum to make sure state benchmarks are
being met.
Learning Outcomes: Assessment should measure communication, critical thinking, and appropriate
social science research skills, as well as student awareness of self and society and knowledge of factual
content.
Instructor Objectives: The instructor’s teaching techniques should ensure that the students are able to:
 Research what curriculum materials are available
 Create classroom activities and lesson plans that promote education of the whole child
 Examine ways to assess children through Work Sampling, Portfolios, etc.
 Create a unit that includes math, science, literacy, social studies, music, art and physical
education aspects
Course Teaching Requirements: The following should be followed by all instructors teaching this course
(online and in the traditional setting).
 All chapters should be covered during the semester. It is not necessary to cover these chapters
in order. They can be covered in whatever order the instructor chooses as long as they are
covered in the course of the semester.
 Students will create a 1 week unit with lesson plans and activities to include in the on-going
program portfolio.
 The final exam must have a comprehensive component and must be proctored.
Assessment Responsibilities: Individual Early Childhood Education Courses are not assessed. However,
each instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of course objectives which will enable a successful
program assessment.
Education and Social Science Division Contact Information:
Division Chair: Teddy Davis, 501-882-8873, tldavis@asub.edu
Lead Instructor: Jennie Gates, 501-882-4503, jkgates@asub.edu
Online Course Monitor: Rhonda Durham, 501-882-4442, rsdurham@asub.edu