ECH 502 - Diverse Programming in Early Learning Environments

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field; Enrollment in UMF M.S.Ed. Early Childhood Program, or permission of instructor
Term: Varies

This course develops a transformative approach for incorporating diversity and multiculturalism into the classroom with an emphasis on curriculum-building. Students will examine patterns of increasing diversity and how diversity impacts the classroom. The course presents diversity as a caregiving and teaching strategy for the children and their families. Students will emerge with a deeper understanding of multiculturalism and its meaningful inclusion into their lesson plans. This course may fulfill a course towards attainment of the Maine state Birth-5 081 teaching certificate.