ECS 620 - Nurturing and Responsive Relationships and Environments in Early Childhood Settings

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies program
Examines the nuances of nurturing and responsive environments in early childhood settings that centers, but is not limited to being inclusive, nurturing and responsive to children’s needs, developments, abilities, and well-being. Through scholarly readings and writing, analysis, critical thinking and discussions, students will be able to understand and develop a plan for an environment that meaningfully contributes to children and families’ needs with a special emphasis on purposeful interactions.
Graded: Letter Grade