CI 421
Fall 2026 Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9
Credit: 3 hours.
Studies the principles and practices of using play as an educational tool in early childhood education; reviews historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of nursery-kindergarten methods; assesses techniques relating play to various aspects of instruction; surveys materials and equipment; and presents methods of classroom evaluation.
3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: CI 420; admission to the Early Childhood Teacher Education Program. Concurrent enrollment in EDPR 420 and EDPR 438; credit or concurrent registration in EDPR 250, section EC.