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Early Education & Care Policy & Practice

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Sa 9:30a.m. – 3p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4140 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Sa 9:30a.m. – 3p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4140
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

In this course, students will examine early care and education (ECE) policies, programs, and practices. Particular attention is focused on analyses of national and state ECE policies and systems, including the implications of the current knowledge base and research to policies and practices at the federal, state, and program levels. Analyses are guided by several complementary conceptual frameworks and will be informed by the science of early childhood on developmentally appropriate practice, parenting, family support, parent engagement and empowerment, the importance of relationships, and the ecology of child development. Issues related to comprehensive services, the workforce, quality, costs and affordability, funding and return on investment, child outcomes, and advocacy are included. Implications of the ECE field will be identified and analyzed with a focus on advocacy for change.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

University Hall Y04-4140

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 10

Status

Closed

Instructor

Da Hei Ku

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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