CHFM 1514 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40027,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick O'Leary
Email: pmoleary@ysu.edu
Course Description
1514. Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Historical and theoretical foundations of early childhood education; overview of early childhood environments, relationships with children and families, and curricular issues. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
Gonzalez,-Mena, J. (2024) Foundations of Early Childhood Education. Teaching Children in a Diverse Society, 8th ed. McGraw Hill. New York.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | None | Course Introduction | Students Introductions |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 | ECE as a Career | Family Letter is due 9/6 Quiz 1 is due 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Health and Safety | Health and Safety Checklist is due 9/13 Quiz 2 is due 9/13 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Communicating with Young Children | Anecdotal Records are due 9/20 Quiz 3 is due 9/20 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Facilitating Work and Play | Community Forum is due 9/27 Makerspace is due on 9/27 Quiz 4 is due on 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | Guiding Behavior | Behavioral Expectations is due 10/4 Quiz 5 is due on 10/4 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 Chapter 7 |
The Teacher as Model | Quiz 6 is due 10/11 Quiz 7 is due 10/11 Community Forum is due 10/11 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | The Physical Environment | Classroom Map is due on 10/18 Quiz 8 is due on 10/18 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | The Social-Emotional Environment | Name Your Culture is due on 10/25 Quiz 9 is due on 10/25 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Routines | Community Forum is due on 11/1 Quiz 10 is due on 10/1 Daily Schedule with Transitions is due on 11/1 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Developmental Tasks as Curriculum | Quiz 11 is due on 11/8 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Observing Recording and Assessing | Child Assessment is due on 11/15 Quiz 12 is due on 11/15 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Language and Literacy | Community Forum is due on 11/22 Quiz 13 is due on 11/22 Interest Area: Literacy is due on 11/22 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Math and Science | Real World Math is due on 11/29 Quiz 14 is due on 11/29 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 15 | Art, Music and Social Studies | Toolbelt is due on 12/9 Quiz #15 is due on 12/6 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.