Curriculum

Courses listed in the Child Development category provide students with a basis of knowledge regarding curriculum and environment. These course satisfy Maryland core knowledge requirements by covering the following key topics:Strategies to facilitate learning and development, including the significance of play, emergent curriculum in learning, and continuity of careBest practices, including developmentally appropriate practices, that focus on the needs/interests of all children and youth and consider culturally-valued content and home experiencesLearning experiences that help all children and youth develop emerging intellectual curiosity, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and critical thinking Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) College and Career-Ready Standards for English Language Proficiency; Fine Arts; Health; History/Social Studies; Mathematics; Media; Physical Education; Reading/English Language Arts; Science; STEAM/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics); Technology/Computer Skills; and World LanguagesIntegration of learning experiences with curriculum theories and current researchApproaches to learning and learning stylesSchedule management and transitionsPlanning and implementation of appropriate environments that facilitate development in all domains for all children and youthDesign of new environments or modification of existing ones that nurture and educate all children and youth and meet state regulatory requirementsAppropriate equipment and materials for both indoor and outdoor learning environmentsCultural responsiveness and inclusionary practices.