Early Childhood Education-Intro

This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules, and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design a personal career/professional development plan.

First Class Meeting

• Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Health F122

No textbook required.

Price: $185.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$5.00 - CE CAPS Fee

Date: Mar 02, 2026

Time: From 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Building: Online - Main ( OLM )

Room: ONLINE

Number of seats available: 0

Section: 81116

All Meetings:

* Meetings may be subject to change

This course meets at the following location:

Main Campus - Smithfield