CHD41100/CHD4110 - TK, Age-Graded Classrooms and Alternative Classroom Environments

(3 units)

Transitional kindergarten, nursery school, home care, preschool, charter, magnet, cross-age-what does it all mean? This course investigates the history and current practice of a wide variety of care and educational environments. Students will learn to compare research on the benefits of each model and learn to match models to community needs and resources. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.