2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECE 218 - Anti-Bias Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings

3 CR
This course teaches strategies for effectively managing prejudice, gender, and racial differences within early childhood settings. The focus is on cultural respect and disability awareness through the development and application of anti-bias curricula. Students gain skills in ethical decision making relating to a bias-free environment. Lab Fee

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Analyze strategies that effectively support young children’s healthy growth and development through bias-free learning environments.
  2. Analyze the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and explain how it supports anti-bias education.
  3. Examine own personal experiences and belief system related to a variety of areas of bias including ability, age, appearance, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, family structure, gender, race, and sexuality.
  4. Evaluate the effect of bias on children, families, and communities.