GEE 502 - Creating Constructive Environments

Students focus on the importance of the learning,environment in the early childhood setting. They,analyze the work of classic educational theorists,such as Piaget, Erickson, Montessori, and Vygotsky,and explore how their theories impact the,environment. Students analyze the elements of a,constructive environment: the physical,environment,the class as a community, the outdoors,as curriculum, and the need for recess in the K-3,learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): GEE-501
Credit(s): 3