CHFM 1514 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43975,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
James Hilton
Email: jrhilton@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. Teaching Children in a Diverse Society, 7th ed. | Gonzalez,-Mena, J. | ISBN-13: 978-1259913853, ISBN-10: 1259913856 |
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 | No Assigned Readings | Course Introductions and Overview | |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 | Module 1: Early Childhood Education as a Career | Family Letter Check for Understanding #1 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Module 2: Health and Safety Through Observation and Supervision (K12, S1-4) | Health and Safety Checklist Check for Understanding #2 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Module 3: Communicating with Young Children (S2, D1) | Anecdotal Records Check for Understanding #3 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Module 4: Facilitating Young Children's Work and Play | Make a Makerspace Check for Understanding #4 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | Module 5: Guiding Young Children's Behavior (K6-7) | Behavior Expectations Paper Check for Understanding #5 |
| 10/5 | Chapters 6 & 7 | Module 6: The Teacher as a Model | Check for Understanding #6 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Module 7: Setting Up the Physical Environment (S1-4) | Classroom Map & Description Check for Understanding #7 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Module 8: Creating a Social Emotional Environment | Name Your Culture Check for Understanding #8 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Module 9: Routines (S1-4) | Daily Schedule with Transitions Check for Understanding #9 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Module 10: Developmental Tasks as the Curriculum: How to Support Each Stage (S2) | Child Observation Check for Understanding #10 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Module 11: Observing, Recording, and Assessing (K12, S4) | Child Assessment Check for Understanding #11 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Module 12: Enhancing Children's Learning and Development Through Language and Emergent | Interest Area Literacy Checklist Check for Understanding #12 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Module 13: Fostering Joy in Developmentally Appropriate Experiences in Math and Science (K5) | Real-World Math Scenarios Check for Understanding #13 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 15 | Module 14: Integrating Art, Music, and Social Studies into a Holistic Curriculum (K5) | Music and Art Integration Check for Understanding #14 |
| 12/7 | No Assigned Readings | Course Review |
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.