Central Arizona College

ECE 130A Learning Environment for School-Agers

Credit Hours: 1
Effective Term: Fall 2014
SUN#: NA
AGEC: None

Credit Breakdown: 1 Lecture
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F Only
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Description: This course studies the school-age child's total learning environment, incorporating indoor, outdoor and community aspects, stressing the importance of well-organized learning centers, age-appropriate equipment and materials with consideration to the spaces where school-age programs are located.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Describe typical developmental characteristics of school-age children and youth. 2. (Comprehension Level) Explain the components of a developmentally appropriate learning environment for school-age children. 3. (Knowledge Level) List the key concepts of creating a quality indoor environment using interest areas. 4. (Application Level) Use outdoor space and equipment in developmentally appropriate ways to encourage play and physical exercise. 5. (Synthesis Level) Develop a daily schedule appropriate to the needs of the children and youth. 6. (Knowledge Level) Identify community resources to use as part of the learning environment.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation