Foundations of Early Childhood Education (No-Cost Course Materials)
College
Manchester Community College
CRN
10472
Course
CR
3
Dates
8/25-12/13
Days
W
Times
12:30-3pm
Cost
$750
Term
Fall 2025
Class Type
Day Classes
No-Cost Course Materials
Course Description
ECE104M - Foundations of Early Childhood Education This course takes an in-depth look at the 6 guidelines of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with a strong emphasis on play as the foundation of learning. The course also provides an overview of the field of Early Childhood Education, including the history of child care and current/ future trends in the field. Students will be introduced to the NH Early Learning Standards, the Pyramid Model, and the NH Child Care QRIS system. Observation of two different early learning programs is required. Prerequisites: None
Focus Area
Education, Social and Behavioral Science
PTRM Start Date
Full 16-Week Term (starts 8/25)
Section