Foundations of Early Childhood:
• Identify and apply an understanding of young children’s characteristics and the many influences on young children’s development and learning.
• Apply relevant theoretical perspectives and current research to instructional practices.
• Analyze how the connections between related disciplines and professions may be utilized for collaborations that support the learning process.
• Synthesize a knowledge database of current issues and trends to remain current in the field of early childhood.
• Demonstrate evidence of reflective approaches by analyzing individual practices in a broad context in order to improve their work with young children.